I think that's how you submit. I'm surprised. When did you file? They did not accept the application at the first place? Meaning you never got the receipt number etc? If you could explain more.

Fewa_tal · Aug 27, 2019 1:28 AM

I submitted a month ago and I never received a receipt or a text. Yes, they didn't accept it. This is what I did: Documents submitted: -That torn off slip for an extension or replacement card and underneath the check -$410 check to the U.S Department of Homeland Security with my signature and then - Form G-1145 (e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance ( To get a text message) -I-765 which expires on the 05/31/2019 and I did sign and put all the information. ( Every page I see some kind of number and the first page of I-765 numbers at the bottom (those stamp/printed numbers have been crossed) -Then I put the TPS approval notice with validation from 06/25/2018 to 06/24/2019 (the one which includes a section that says detach this half for personal records at the bottom. -Previous work authorizations including OPTs, front and back (Do I have to include all the work authorization?) -Visa copy -Passport copy (Expired and valid both) - I-94 copy front and back - I-20 issued by school, not with written OPT ( I also sent the same when I applied for OPT) -Valid Driver license front and back USPS address: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Attn: TPS Nepal P.O. Box 6943 Chicago, IL 60680-6943 Now what on Earth, I missed or went wrong ??????????????? Here are the reasons again: The eligibility code you provided on your I765 requires proof that an I-821 has been submitted. Please resubmit your Form I765 with a copy of your Form I-821 receipt notice. Please be sure to complete the application fully, submit the appropriate fees, and include all the required supporting documentation. I don’t see any circle or missed part on my application. Everything seems fine. What should I do differently?????? Last edited: 27-Aug-19 02:14 AM Last edited: 27-Aug-19 02:15 AM

UnityIsPossible · Aug 27, 2019 2:13 AM

Friends, I do need some serious suggestion/help here. This is very very important. So, please share your knowledge and experiences.

UnityIsPossible · Aug 27, 2019 11:28 AM

I am in the same situation. I did not found any federal notice to re-register for TPS (file I-821 form). But my EAD application is rejected. I am not sure why they are rejecting. So, I send them again filling out I - 821 form, $85 check today.

mestar_ba · Aug 27, 2019 5:57 PM

I called adhikar office and they said that the USCIS replied to this situation and said it's a mistake from their part and we don't need to apply for I-821 if we have applied the last time. I am hesitant to send the way it is. I heard they did this to many people. Did you send the same documents and application with that "place this letter on top of your application package" ? I wonder if anyone has tried to send the same exact documents without making any changes and got approved?????????? Last edited: 27-Aug-19 06:51 PM

UnityIsPossible · Aug 27, 2019 6:49 PM

Actually I got rejection packet two times with same rejection reason. For first rejection, I thought the processing staff was confused and print the federal notice of auto extension and note explaining the situation. But I got rejected again( send my packet back to me with green sleep again) with same rejection reason. I really need EAD, so I again send the same EAD documents (I-765, green slip, $410 check, photos, copy previous TPS letter ) and also I -821 form, $85 check. I am not sure what I am supposed to do. If you get more information please share.

mestar_ba · Aug 28, 2019 6:07 PM

What was the eligibility category on the form? If you are applying just for EAD based on previously approved TPS, your eligibility category is (a)(12). If you put (c)(19) then, you need to submit TPS app also, but that eligibility category does not apply to you. Double check you app.

chormara · Aug 28, 2019 9:26 PM

I paid $495 including 85$ for i821. I filled under a(12) and i sent form i821 as well.

UnityIsPossible · Aug 29, 2019 2:19 AM

I have an update. I just received a very urgent fedex delivery with a letter from USCIS stating that my application was rejected in error and that I should submit the same application again. I believe this is because Adhikaar might have sent my info to uscis.

chelseafc · Aug 29, 2019 8:25 AM

If your existing TPS EAD expiry date was June 24, 2019 or even 2018, it is automatically extended through March 24, 2020. No need to apply for another EAD. Last edited: 29-Aug-19 11:08 AM

ark · Aug 29, 2019 11:07 AM

@arko I only applied for TPS which was valid till 2019, I didn't apply for TPS EAD that time because I had OPT but My last TPS EAD expired on 06/24/2018, I never heard of that: it would be extended till 2020. Do you have a link or something? @mester_ba do we have to send pics with i821 registration?

UnityIsPossible · Aug 29, 2019 11:18 AM

Unity If your last TPS ead doesn't say expires 6/24/19 then it has already expired. Only ead that came with the last re-registration period have been auto extended.

maxpayne · Aug 29, 2019 11:44 AM

@maxpayne exactly that's what I thought too. Mine is expired because the last TPS EAD expiration date was 06/24/2018. Do you have any idea if we are supposed to re-register for TPS even the expiration date was 06/24/2019? I though it was automatically extended but EAD got rejected based on that.

UnityIsPossible · Aug 29, 2019 12:03 PM

@UNITYISPOSSIBLE : I have sent picture for EAD application.(I never had TPS EAD before). I have sent both I - 765 application and I- 821 registration in the same packet.

mestar_ba · Aug 29, 2019 12:28 PM

@UNITYISPOSSIBLE: when did you send your documents ? I send 2 days ago. If you get any update please let us know. @chelseafc : Did you really get notice from uscis? How did you contact Adhikaar ? I got rejected twice. My TPS has expiration date 6/24/2019 and they auto extended.

mestar_ba · Aug 29, 2019 12:36 PM

Unity, This time you should include a cover letter stating that you have a valid TPS status as per the federal register, additionally mention the court case mentioned on the TPS page for Nepal and would like an ead. Mention the reason behind not having ead during the last period to be opt and include that EAD. Add copy of the usicis request that said reapply. Hopefully they accept this time.

maxpayne · Aug 29, 2019 1:00 PM

If your EAD has expired in jun 24 2018 and you still have that, it is also extended till Match 2020 automatically. All you need to show your employer for work is the expired EAD and the federal notice from https://www.federalregister.go... Lookinto the link below and extend EAD extension part. https://www.uscis.gov/humanita... Last edited: 29-Aug-19 01:15 PM

ark · Aug 29, 2019 1:08 PM

@maxpayne, it's a little to late to do that because I already sent it back. I added 85$ and filled out that i821 form for re-registration because I didn't want to take a chance. There was nothing else I could do and I didn't have this kind of useful suggestion at that time. I did include the reapply paper. I didn't know I could write a cover letter and print it out and include it with the package. :( Thanks, you always give great suggestions, I really appreciate it. These information will be helpful for others.

UnityIsPossible · Aug 29, 2019 1:14 PM

@chelsa yes adhikaar told me the same, that we can submit the same package. But some people got rejected twice. I don't understand how they can do it twice and later they claim it to be right and their fault. It's already late for me, If I don't receive it soon, I will lose my job. They kept it for a month and sent it back.

UnityIsPossible · Aug 29, 2019 1:18 PM

Unity for what's it's worth, do a check on everify for yourself, that option is available on the USCIS site. All valid ead come up as green eligible to work. That way you can get some time from your employer. Employers are also supposed to check validity there and not just rely on the printed dates on the card.

maxpayne · Aug 29, 2019 1:25 PM

@maxpayne thank you for that information. It looks like I have to create an account first. I have never done this before. I heard once we get a new EAD the old one gets terminated because one can't have two valid EADs at the same time. It makes me think if my last TPS EAD which expired in June 2018 and Oct 2018, I got my OPT, what happens to that TPS EAD? I will be checking for those two EADs on the everify page.

UnityIsPossible · Aug 29, 2019 1:56 PM

@maxpayne I tried to check but I could only check my OPT because it's still valid but it doesn't allow to pick 2018 or last month and year. Is there any other way? otherwise I won't be able to check my eligibility for 2018 TPS EAD

UnityIsPossible · Aug 29, 2019 11:37 PM

@unity Not sure if you looked at the image and the link i posted above, but fyi, copying the contents again. The uscis is itself saying all you need to show your employer is your expired EAD and the federal notice that mentions it is autoautorized to work till March 2020. Not sure what you are still looking for. https://www.uscis.gov/humanita... USCIS is automatically extending through March 24, 2020, the validity of EADs with the category codes “A-12” or “C-19” and one of the expiration dates shown below that we issued under the TPS designation for Nepal to individuals who continue to maintain TPS eligibility: 06/24/2018 06/24/2019 Beneficiaries under the TPS designation for Nepal who applied for a new EAD but have not yet received their new EADs are also covered by this automatic extension, provided that the EAD contains one of the expiration dates noted in the chart above and their latest EAD application has not been denied. Such individuals may show their EAD and the May 10, 2019 Federal Register Notice to employers to demonstrate that they continue to have employment authorization and that USCIS has extended their EAD through March 24, 2020.

ark · Aug 30, 2019 9:04 AM

Unity it is illegal for your employer to fire you when your ead is extended by uscis. They can get sued for lots of money. Make sure you show the letter from federal registry and your prev ead. Take an info pass or talk to your Congress man/ woman. Talk to justice dept look for 1800 ph number and ask them to call your employer if your employer dont believe the auto extension letter. If you have the right to work dont let that get taken away just because someone is not informed.

ehho2 · Aug 30, 2019 9:58 AM

@ark and ehho2 thank you for the info. I was trying verify because you know how much hassle it can be without concrete evidence or having a clear picture, we have to bear consequences. I just have one question, in my situation where I have always been approved for TPS since the beginning and the last one got automatically extended. I had applied for TPS EAD first and second time but the third time I didn't, I just applied for TPS because I applied for OPT instead. Therefore, my last TPS EAD was valid from 2017 to 06/24/2018 and then I applied for OPT. I had heard once you apply for a new EAD then the old one automatically gets terminated, did my OPT do that to TPS EAD? In this situation, do you still say my TPS EAD is valid, it doesn't get terminated because I applied for a new OPT EAD? I know I am asking a lot of questions but I have to. I need to give you guys a clear picture because every situation could change an opinion. Thank you for understanding and please let me know.

UnityIsPossible · Aug 30, 2019 1:57 PM

I am very curious about one thing: if it is valid, the ones which expired in 2018, 2019 then why people are applying for the EAD card? Please help me to understand. And please answer my previous posts regarding having 2 work authorizations and how does it work in my case. If one terminates the other? Thank you, you guys are very very helpful. I really appreciate it. Have a nice weekend!

UnityIsPossible · Aug 30, 2019 6:44 PM

Your question needs serious answer I would post it on avvo.com or immigration portal.com even get a half hour free time and go talk to a lawyer ,its worth it. Get multiple opinions tho. Good luck

ehho2 · Aug 30, 2019 10:17 PM

Yeah, it just cost a lot of money to see a lawyer :(, for this one question.

UnityIsPossible · Aug 31, 2019 1:39 AM

Avvo.com is free ,immigrationportal.com is free ,most lawyers have first half hour free ,even if you have to pay it may cost you a hundred dollars or so it's cheaper than sending what its gonna cost u otherwise

ehho2 · Aug 31, 2019 8:33 AM

@Unity TPS EAD and OPT are independent things so issue of one does not cancel the other. For ex , issuance of new OPT EAD will cancel previously issued OPT EAD. Issuance of new TPS EAD will cancel previously issued TPS EAD. But your OPT card has no effect on previous TPS EAD.

ark · Aug 31, 2019 1:16 PM

any updates??

Manko Sathi · Sep 30, 2019 9:11 PM

@UNITYISPOSSIBLE : Did you get any updates for TPS EAD? I did apply same as you (file 821 and $85 check in addition to EAD application) . I got receipt on Sept 5 that says we received your application and deduct money from my bank. Still the status is same. My current STEM OPT is expiring on Oct 19. I am kind of worried that I will loose my job because of work authorization problem.

mestar_ba · Oct 1, 2019 10:03 AM

Ask your company to pay u cash until EAD is approved

AJ Joshi · Oct 1, 2019 10:04 AM

No, they do not do that. It's a public organization. I was told by HR, I will be in leave without payment. The downside for this will be I will not get pay but I need to pay full cost for medical insurance and other benefits.

mestar_ba · Oct 1, 2019 1:46 PM

Any update? Does anyone get New EAD recently?

mestar_ba · Oct 14, 2019 3:24 PM

Mention the reason behind not having ead during the last period to be opt and include that EAD.

Manko Sathi · Oct 15, 2019 8:08 AM

see a good lawyer in urarea

Manko Sathi · Oct 15, 2019 8:13 AM