Posted by: pyackman May 24, 2018
!! Applying for OPT on TPS with F1 status !!
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This is a complex scenario. You might want to consult with your DSO or an immigration attorney.

On a layman's perspective, since you entered the US with an I-94 that is of another status, your F-1 could have been automatically forfeited.

Did you get your I-20 endorsed at the time of exit via your DSO? Did you mention your F-1 status at time of entry? An advance parole should have worked regardless of your status and your I-94 could still have been an F-1 based.
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