Posted by: MimroRaMero July 11, 2015
TPS Q/A for Nepalese with H1/H4/F1/F2 Status:
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I am not a Lawyer or expert on this matter, but I have been doing lot of research on this matter for couple of weeks.

If I were you, I would just apply for TPS EAD right now, and maintain my F1 Status, does not matter what the future will be.

If you are illegal, it will be almost impossible to change the status from TPS to others status. Only way is to marry US citizen, or having a US citizen relatives. So if your SEVIS gets terminated then I don't think, it is possible to go back to F1 again.

TPS might go for years, so we don't know how long, but it will be extended at least for an another term (Worst case scenario).

Please talk to your DSO at international office about what will happen if you don't apply for your OPT EAD.

Good Luck
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