Do i need to apply for Work Permit while applying TPS? => You don't have to. or can i apply both TPS status and Work permit...?? => Yes. Can i apply for TPS EAD after Opt Expire? => We all think Yes.

BioMed · Oct 29, 2015 1:34 PM

My understanding, Yes you can apply for both TPS and OPT EAD; however, you must use OPT EAD to maintain your F-1 status and you can do second job with your TPS EAD. Correct me so that I can be aware about this situation too.

ShankarHuShankar · Oct 29, 2015 3:20 PM

Thank You for all for responding my post. i have one more question how can i know that i am using OPT EAD or TPS EAD,,, usually we give only social no. at work.

Kaluketo · Oct 29, 2015 6:55 PM

There is a process called 'identification and eligibility' to make hiring decision by your employer. Social security is your identification and EAD cards are eligibility conditions. @ShankarHuShankar; I had the same feeling that we can use both EADs at the same time.. but need to confirm.

BioMed · Oct 29, 2015 8:43 PM

I am on TPS EAD right now and when I graduate on Spring 2016 , I will update my HR about new EAD through OPT so that I can maintain my status and apply for future immigration benefits like H1B. Hope this does make sense.

ShankarHuShankar · Oct 30, 2015 8:16 AM

How did you manage to be on TPS EAD without violating your F1 status? I am not saying you did but only curious to know the process. Was your DSO easy to work with?

BioMed · Oct 30, 2015 3:53 PM

Yes I did talk with my DSO and they told me that if I don't want to maintain F-1 like full time student then they will terminate my F-1. And also they have informed that even with TPS, I can join college. Recently, I have requested DSO to update my SEVIS about approved TPS and eligible to work which they have done it. Working fine with me. Next phase, I have to wait till my graduation Spring 2016 and have to see whether I can apply for OPT or not.

ShankarHuShankar · Oct 31, 2015 7:49 AM

@Ami Bhattarai That's nonsense. They don't have idea about it. You have to research yourself too like go to - http://www.nafsa.org/Content.a... And inform them about it.

ShankarHuShankar · Oct 31, 2015 7:52 AM