I am currently in F1 status (studying masters) but my visa expired 3 years ago. i am working with CPT using my F1 status. I applied for TPS, EAD & Advance Parole. I received EAD & Advance Parole but I haven't received TPS approval yet. On the AP document, there is a 'Notice to Applicant' section that says "Presentation of this authorization will permit you to resume status pursuant to your grant of TPS or to continue your pending application for TPS upon your return to the United States". Based on this, I am assuming that I can visit Nepal and return without any issue even though I do not have TPS yet. I consulted with attorney who said that there shouldn't be any problem. But based on what you said about my status changing to TPS from F1 if I use AP document, i am confused because technically I don't have TPS yet. Can you please advise? If you know of any good nepali lawyer who is knowledgeable about this, can you please suggest their name?
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