Posted by: gentlesoul January 3, 2018
Help with a question on TPS vs OPT
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Hi Everyone,

I am trying to get some opinions/advice from people that might have been in the same situation as me or that might know about this.

I am currently on STEM OPT extension (with new I-20) which expires in mid 2019
I also am on TPS which expires in June 2018

My f1 visa has already expired and I am currently working by using my EAD card through the OPT

I have not travelled to Nepal and I am trying to travel in the summer this year.

The questions I have are:
1) do I need to file for a travel document (advance parole)?
2) do I need to ask my school to update my I-20?
3) do I need to obtain another visa to get in? what are the risks involved with that on opt?
4) if I don't obtain a visa and try to get in with with the travel document are there going to be problems? Will the opt status still be unaffected?

What is the best way for me to do things? If you could please help me with your honest suggestions/opinions I would really appreciate it guys,

Thank you so much!
gentlesoul
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