You have to pay biometric fee ($85) and I-765 fee of ($380) of total $ 465. why did not you apply for EAD with TPS ? I am curious. Usually EAD processing time will be 90 days (you may get earlier, but who knows). So you did a mistake not applying TPS with EAD. now after Dec 24, 2016, you will have a problem as you did not have previous TPS and current EAD will not automatically extend for 6 months. BTW is that EAD based on H1B ? Last edited: 09-Nov-16 08:45 AM

neerman · Nov 9, 2016 8:41 AM

@neerman: you misunderstood it. I dont have h1b but my TPS was approved until june 2018 when I applied in 2015 ( I dont know how). Isnt biometrics fee for TPS or is it for EAD? Since I would just be applying for EAD I was wondering if I have to pay for biometric fee too? CAn you clear me on that please?

taremam_bhai · Nov 9, 2016 8:57 AM

OK, First TPS approval until June 2018 seems to be a technical mistake as you know that first TPS approval validity ends on Dec 24, 2016. Even though you have TPS until June 2018, I would suggest you to file for TPS extension with EAD (provide all supporting documents) ASAP. TPS extension fee is FREE this time (no need to pay $50), you have to pay only biometric and EAD (total of $465 cheque or money order ). Fill I-821 and I-765 with renewal checked (You may use the same previous I-821 and I-765 form and modify few fields where applied). This will extend your EAD automatically for another 6 months after Dec 24, 2016 and you may get another EAD until Dec 24, 2018 before June, 2017 (extended period). All these things are clearly mentioned in USCIS site too. I hope I cleared all your doubts. let me know if you are still confused.

neerman · Nov 9, 2016 9:57 AM

you TPS came with the automatic 6 month extension. You will still need to file the TPS exteion / EAD and correct fees.

fdpower · Nov 9, 2016 2:16 PM

@neerman: yes it is clear now. Will send TPS application with EAD application too tomorrow. Sending I821 will not make any confusion between me and USCIS I guess. Will do that . @fdpower thanks for the suggestion

taremam_bhai · Nov 9, 2016 5:57 PM

You have to send a copy of approved I-821 receipt and I-765 receipt or EAD card printed both front and back along with other supporting documents. Pls refer to other sajha thread for required document when applying for TPS extension.

neerman · Nov 9, 2016 7:37 PM

THanks @neerman for your suggestions and advice; It was very helpful

taremam_bhai · Nov 10, 2016 9:22 AM