Posted by: captainB May 13, 2017
Can F-1 student on TPS take less credit and maintain the status
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@Sajha_menber
It does not matter what you heard. The only thing that matter is the fact that is stated on federal notice released by DHS. It is clearly mentioned in the title that it is for F1 student from Nepal. Do not just scan the documents, read throughly and you will have the clear understanding of the privilege provided. 

Here is the piece of information from federal notice.  

Below is the exact copy paste from the federal notice
Why is DHS taking this action?
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) took action to provide temporary relief to F-1 nonimmigrant students whose country of citizenship is Nepal and experienced severe economic hardship as a direct result of the earthquake in Nepal in April 2015. See 80 FR 69237. It enabled these F-1 students to obtain employment authorization, work an increased number of hours while school was in session, and reduce their course load while continuing to maintain their F-1 student status.

What is the minimum course load requirement set forth in this notice?

Undergraduate students who receive on-campus or off-campus employment authorization under this notice must remain registered for a minimum of six credit hours of instruction per academic semester.[1] A graduate-level F-1 student who receives on-campus or off-campus employment authorization under this notice must remain registered for a minimum of three credit hours of instruction per academic semester. See 8 CFR 214.2(f)(5)(v).

Show this to your school official they will help you out.

you can transfer to any of the Texas university or community college whatever your situation is. rest about compromising your F1 , please read above.
Last edited: 13-May-17 09:25 PM
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