i) For payment, either all amount in one or itemized checks/money orders, both are fine. ii) Do we have to mention anything on the check? Here is the answer I have copied directly from USCIS. "Make the check or money order payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security. NOTE: Spell out U.S. Department of Homeland Security; do not use the initials "USDHS" or "DHS."" My source: http://www.uscis.gov/sites/def... iii) What you have decided to write for In Care Of is fine. iv) C19 is good for I-765. Even I was confused at first. Learned it from Sajha friends and some lawyers that C19 is the way to go since this is the firs time we are applying for TPS and/or work authorization. v) Passport is counted as a "primary evidence" by the USCIS. Hence, that should be enough. We are Nepalese. I don't think a lot of us would even care to carry that with us to the States. Disclaimer: I'm not a lawyer. Those are my ideas or solutions I have learned from others. For specific information, I'd recommend you to consult with a lawyer or if you wish, you may take this information at your own risk.

StatusPidit · Jul 13, 2015 11:16 PM

I thank you so much for the advice.

NepalUsaXXX · Jul 14, 2015 9:51 PM

Regarding 'proof of residence', do not confuse with 'country of residence'. These are two different things. Poor of residence is what they are looking for- your proof of continuously residing (CR) in US on/before June 24, 2015. Your passport is not the primary evidence, passport is the proof of Nationality. For proof of residence, apartment lease document, utility bills etc on/before JUne24, 2015 should be submitted.

neerman · Jul 15, 2015 8:58 AM

sathi ho,, form i-821 ko part 2 ko no 11 ma k lekhne ho.....i mean country of residence ma..nepal ki usa.....

rajsekar · Jul 15, 2015 4:46 PM

Alos , in care of blank chodni ho ki aafno naam lekhni.....adress aafnai rakhya chhu....halka confuse bhaiyo saathi hoo..please help. thanks in advance

rajsekar · Jul 15, 2015 4:53 PM

Some write Nepal, and others write USA. People say that the country of residence should be USA. In care of: You can put your name or blank.

MimroRaMero · Jul 15, 2015 4:58 PM

@MimroRaMero: Thank you

rajsekar · Jul 15, 2015 10:57 PM

I found country of residence little tricky. Since, we are giving USCIS everything to prove that we are in USA [from port of entry to current proof of residence ]. They are still asking country of residence make no sense for me anyway i will definitely consult with attorney before i submit my documents and for rest of you guys GOOD LUCK..

NepalUsaXXX · Jul 16, 2015 6:19 PM

Sathi Ho KEI INFO PASTE GARDYA CHHU HERNU HOLA.YO CHAI NY KO AUTA LAWFORM LE NIKALEKO RECHHA..HEPEFULLY ITHELPS SOMEHOW. What is the form and fee for TPS? The forms for TPS are the I-821 (Application for Temporary Protected Status) and the I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization). The total fee is $515. What do I need to show to qualify for TPS? You will need to prove your identity and your nationality. You will also need to prove that you have been living in the United States since June 24, 2015. What is the deadline to apply? The deadline to apply for Nepal TPS is December 21, 2015. What kinds of documents will I need? You will need to submit the I-821, the I-765, 2 passport-sized photos, proof of identity and nationality, and proof that you lived in the U.S. on June 24, 2015, and a check or money order for $515 payable to “US Department of Homeland Security”. To prove your identity and nationality, you will need a passport, or a birth certificate accompanied by a photo ID, or documents with photos or fingerprints. If you can’t get these documents, you can use any other documents that prove you are from Nepal, but you will need to include an affidavit saying you are unable to get a passport, birth certificate, photo ID, or any document with your photo or fingerprints. To prove that you resided in the United States on June 24 2015, you will need employment records, rent receipts, utility bills, school records, hospital or medical records, passports, children’s U.S. birth certificate, bank books, or tax receipts. You can also include affidavits from churches, unions, or any organization that knows you and can say you live in the United States. Will I need to submit translations of documents? Yes, any document that is not in English will need to be translated. The translator will need to write out that he or she is competent in English and in the language of the original document. The translator will also need to write out that his or her translation is true and correct to the best of his or her knowledge. Translations do not have to be notarized. Will I still be able to apply after the deadline? Generally, no. If you are the spouse or child of someone who got TPS and you met all the other requirements at the time of the registration period, you can still apply after the deadline. If you had a green card application pending (but the visa application was approved), then you have an additional 60 days from that application being decided to apply. But for most individuals, you MUST apply by December 21, 2015 or you will not be able to obtain TPS, even if it is renewed later on. If I am currently in lawful status and I apply for TPS, what will happen to my status? If you currently have lawful status, you may still apply for TPS. Receiving TPS status will not remove any other immigration status you have. Can I apply for TPS if I have an ongoing case in immigration court? Yes. TPS will not affect your ability to apply for another immigration benefit. TPS will also not affect any other immigration status you currently have. Can I apply for TPS if I entered the United States using a passport or visa that wasn’t mine or that was fraudulently obtained? Possibly. You will need to file form I-601 (Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility). You will need to show that if you are deported a parent, spouse, or fiancé who is a U.S. citizenor green-card holder will experience extreme hardship. Can I apply for TPS if I am currently applying for asylum? Yes. TPS supplements asylum; it does not remove asylum. But you cannot use the fact that you received TPS status to prove anything in your application for asylum. Can I apply for TPS if my asylum application was denied? Yes. If your asylum application is denied, that does not affect whether you can apply for TPS. Can I apply for TPS if I entered EWI? Yes. What crimes will disqualify me from TPS? If you have been convicted of one felony or two misdemeanors you will not qualify for TPS. You should ALWAYS talk to a lawyer or BIA Accredited Representative if you have had any interactions with the police or a judge, even if the case was dimissed, to be sure that it won’t cause a problem for immigration. Can I start working with the application receipts, or do I have to wait to receive my Employment Authorization Document (work permit) card? You will need to wait until you receive the card to confirm that you have been authorized to work. If I cannot pay for the TPS application, what are my options? You can apply for a fee waiver by including Form I-912 with your application. You will need to prove that you meet one of the following categories: 1. You receive a means-tested benefit such as WIC, food stamps, etc. 2. You make less than 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (available at www.uscis.gov/i-864p); 3. You have a substantial financial obligation (example: high medical bills). With TPS, will I be eligible for tuition financial aid? With TPS, you will not be eligible for federal OR state financial aid, but may qualify for in-state tuition in New York. However, you may still be eligible for financial aid from other sources, like your school or private scholarships. With TPS, what social benefits will I be eligible for? You can apply for your Social Security card and for your driver’s license. However, you cannot apply for Social Security benefits. In New York, you will be eligible for Medicaid, Family Health Plus, and the Family Planning Benefit Program. With or without immigration status, almost all children in New York are eligible for Child H

rajsekar · Jul 19, 2015 8:44 PM

TPS and Employment Authorization[edit] TPS applicants are eligible to receive an Employment Authorization Document (EAD/card) based on TPS only if they have a pending or approved initial Form I-821 (Application for Temporary Protected Status).[6] Category C19 appears on EADs issued while the initial Form I-821 is pending approval or denial; therefore, receiving a C19 EAD does not mean that an applicant has been granted TPS. Category A12 appears on EADs issued after the initial Form I-821 has been approved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...

rumour · Jul 20, 2015 3:39 PM

TPS and Employment Authorization[edit] TPS applicants are eligible to receive an Employment Authorization Document (EAD/card) based on TPS only if they have a pending or approved initial Form I-821 (Application for Temporary Protected Status).[6] Category C19 appears on EADs issued while the initial Form I-821 is pending approval or denial; therefore, receiving a C19 EAD does not mean that an applicant has been granted TPS. Category A12 appears on EADs issued after the initial Form I-821 has been approved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...

rumour · Jul 20, 2015 3:39 PM

Where does it say that we need to provide passport photos.

mancini · Jul 21, 2015 12:50 PM

@mancini: If you need EAD you need to provide photo.even if they dont see

rajsekar · Jul 25, 2015 8:33 PM

@mancini: You clearly did not read the instruction for the form I-765. Either you do not quite comprehend the English language or your education level is that of a 5th grader.

s_man23 · Jul 25, 2015 9:01 PM

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/def... Page 8, 1C

MimroRaMero · Jul 25, 2015 10:06 PM

"You must submit two identical color photographs of yourself taken within 30 days of filing your application." BTW how do they verify that submitted pictures are recently taken? Will they accept recent prints of old picture?

BioMed · Jul 26, 2015 7:17 PM

@BioMed: They use Radiocarbon dating technology for verification of your photographs. So, let's not be cheap to spend like only $10+ for two PP photos.

s_man23 · Jul 26, 2015 7:59 PM