Posted by: F-1student June 26, 2015
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Coolbuddy,
Could you please ask this question based on my situation -
I am going to graduate in Spring 2016 with graduate degree (non-stem). If i want to maintain F-1 status should i apply for OPT. If so then does OPT period gets affected because of TPS EAD. Does TPS EAD reduce time period of OPT EAD or not? Do i have to use OPT after graduation or stick with TPS EAD to maintain my F-1 status? What will happen to F-1 student in TPS after graduation? And also is it possible for F-1 student in TPS to directly apply for GC skipping H1B as there will be more furious competition on next H1B filing.
So many questions but i think that most of F-1 student would like to know about it.
Thank you again for your active involvement on getting right answers for our doubts through USCIS.
Could you please ask this question based on my situation -
I am going to graduate in Spring 2016 with graduate degree (non-stem). If i want to maintain F-1 status should i apply for OPT. If so then does OPT period gets affected because of TPS EAD. Does TPS EAD reduce time period of OPT EAD or not? Do i have to use OPT after graduation or stick with TPS EAD to maintain my F-1 status? What will happen to F-1 student in TPS after graduation? And also is it possible for F-1 student in TPS to directly apply for GC skipping H1B as there will be more furious competition on next H1B filing.
So many questions but i think that most of F-1 student would like to know about it.
Thank you again for your active involvement on getting right answers for our doubts through USCIS.