It's little old news. Yes you are right & Your DSO is wrong just like many. They don't know a lot of stuffs. F1 who hasn't applied for TPS may get that benefits. However I do not know the deadline.

mangale · Jan 8, 2016 5:29 AM

Mr. D, you are right. You could give a print out of the notice https://www.federalregister.go...... to your DSO. This new benefit is valid until Dec 24, 2016 as mentioned on the website.

MIly · Jan 8, 2016 5:58 AM

The new rule is for the students with serious economic hardship due to the recent earthquake in Nepal. If you have presented such a case (hardship) to you DSO then with your DSO recommendation you can apply for I-766 & reduce course (6 cr for Undergraduate & 3 cr for graduate level). The notice also mentions that even if you have already applied/received aproved TPS & TPS - EAD, you still have to demonstrate economic hardship (before you can work) so that you can maintain your F - status. mitra, in this case tyo DSO recommendation letter le nai sabai kura ho, play safe.

Ruben123 · Jan 8, 2016 8:12 AM

So it looks like, I must apply for EAD (through economic hardship or TPS) to get this benefit from what I understand. EAD pani naline ra credit hours pani 6 matra line chahi garna milcha jasto lagena ki kaso?

Mr. D · Jan 8, 2016 4:46 PM