I'm not sure if TPS has no disadvantages at all. But, I agree with GwaachKeta to some point. Most of the Nepalese (DV losers and others who are not fighting for their immigration statuses) I have seen still want you to go back to gas stations and/or wait tables at an Indian restaurant making minimum wages. So, if you guys are also like me, Status Pidit, please consult a lawyer and see what the benefits of TPS are. If the benefits satisfy your situation, please proceed. You gotta stand up for yourself because Nepalese will, more often than not, try to play leg-pulling with you. Good luck to all my brothers and sisters. Jai Nepal!!

StatusPidit · Jun 29, 2015 7:35 AM

Yup, I definitely agree this with GwaachKeta. Apply it for TPS, Apply for EAD if you need one as well. However, H-1B and OPT card holders might get rejected for EAD depending upon their expiration of their EAD cards. But remember, F-1, H-4 & F-2, do not use that EAD card if it violates your current status. Else, there is a BIG doubt you can come back to your original status once TPS ends unless you figure out the legal way to stay in US. Why TPS for F-1, H-1, F-2, H-4? Coz we are thinking for a worst scenario and want to tackle that as well. F-1 failed many subjects or didn't took enough credit hours and his SEVIS is terminated. TPS protects him. Once F-1 is out of status, F-2 definitely is since F-2 is F-1 dependent. So, by any case, if you fail to maintain your F-1 status, this TPS will protect you and won't be deported. H-1b loses his job, and within 10 days, if he didn't join another job, he is out of status. In that case, he is protected from TPS. So, for these worst scenarios, TPS is really really useful. There might be other cases as well. :) Good luck to all.

coolbuddy · Jun 29, 2015 7:36 AM

This thread looks more positive energy. I want to know what are the disadvantage of TPS for J1 visa holder? Without TPS interference (China, India) simply change J1 to H1 and GC (may be they need 2 year home residency waiver). However, if one induce TPS interference in the current J1 visa, what will happen to this trend j1- h1b and GC?

yurika · Jun 29, 2015 6:04 PM

coolbuddy: Where you got that info - 10 days to convert into another H1-B? Just wanted to make sure if it is in-fact listed in some USCIS websites or valid places. My understanding was that there is no time frame mentioned, but we should do the transfer as soon as possible and the earlier the better. H-1b loses his job, and within 10 days, if he didn't join another job, he is out of status. In that case, he is protected from TPS. So, for these worst scenarios, TPS is really really useful. There might be other cases as well. :) P.S. - Not trying to pull leg or point fingers at anyone. Just wanted to learn if I have missed anything recently.

STUPIDA · Jun 30, 2015 8:41 AM

@ Stupida: Looks like instead of "and within 10 days, if he didn't join another job, " there should have been, "if he didn't join another employer soon enough". However the bottom-line was : If you got laid off and didn't join the other employer soon. TPS will protect it. I have been thinking 10 days grace period for the H1b holders until now. I got confused on that "H1B 10 days grace period for the entry and exit". Thanks for your valuable information.

coolbuddy · Jun 30, 2015 9:33 AM