No idea what's the actual reason behind the delay, but I am having the feeling that they are trying to delay the TPS approval so as to prevent F1 in certain states from getting instate tuition by establishing residency (couple registrar from TX university told me from the approval date of my TPS if I lived 12 months in TX without attending any school during this period I will be eligible for instate tuition. According to them the instate tuition will continue until completion of the program even if TPS gets terminated during this period. Also, I falsely mentioned them I am NO longer in my F1 but have a approved TPS (in reality I am still F1 with pending tps) and they both mentioned that I do not have to worry about F1 any longer as long as I have TPS at least until the 1st day of beginning of my program. They both did however mention that once my program completed and if I don't have TPS or some other status at that point I will have to leave USA ASAP. Just thought I should share this with you guys hoping it might be helpful to some. Those no longer in F1, but have TPS approved or pending and looking to take advantage of TX instate tuition please check with the university of your interest first. PM me if you want to know the names of university I inquired with. Jay Nepal.