Posted by: MimroRaMero August 5, 2015
EAD TPS H4 SSN
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I don't know why you can't work after getting TPS EAD, regardless of the previous status. TPS EAD let you work, and you are not violating any rules. But after TPS ends, you will go back to your H-4 and that time you can not work.
Eg, There is a rule that you can only spend $5 the most. So you have to only spend $5 or less. Now the new temporary rule comes, that says you can use all the money you have, so now you have freedom to use any money. After the unlimited money rules expires, you go back to $5 spend rule.

If you do not go to school while in TPS, then your F1 (SEVIS) will be terminated so after TPS you will have no status, but you can apply for another I-20 and get back to F1, but that will be a risk.
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