Hi guys,

I am a Ph.D. student. I have F-1 and TPS. I am considering to use TPS and forget about F-1. I understand it makes sense to have F-1 but it's been extremely difficult due to my health conditions. In order to maintain F-1, we have to follow certain rules, there are not much flexibilities available. I have just started my dissertation, and it will take me about one and a half year to complete my Ph.D.( knock on wood). I heard that it is not easy to get a green card through Ph.D.

Does anybody have idea how long does it take to get a green card through Ph.D. in IT? I have been having health issues for years, and now I really need that flexibility to provide myself more time to care of myself. I don't know it is the right decision to give up on my F-1 status, but it is been extremely difficult. Please provide any suggestions. I appreciate your time.

In my opinion, pathway for GC from F1 is more clear than TPS. Who knows whats gonna happen about TPS for Nepal? Will it be extended indefinitely or will it end this June? What will you do if it ends? At least with F1, you will have a clear path.

I definately comply with keto’s thinking . TPS will stay for sometime, dont know what will happens if trump comes to power again. Tps will never give u a greencard. This is never going to happen. However through tPHD programme it is certainly possible . Dont leave your F1 status.

Thank you for the response. We can still apply for a Green card through employment sponsorship directly through TPS correct?

Any publications? How many citations? you have a path with EB1 to get a gc.

https://www.immi-usa.com/eb1-phd-green-card/

4 good publication , 20 citations, good immigration lawyer & 10 thousand dollar , dang ,you have a green card in your hand in 9 months- EB1 pathway . eb2 ,3 seems to be difficult in coming days for IT . marriage based also good if this applies to you . focus on publication and complete your phd n wait , nothing much can be done besides . health is wealth , prayers 🙏🙏🙏

Not a legal advice but I think If you qualify for an Employment-Based green card, TPS holders can apply for Lawful Permanent Residence through their employers.

Guys, I really appreciate your responses so much.

I just started my dissertation process, I have not chosen my topic, this semester I will chose my topic. Choosing topic itself can be a challenge. If anyone has completed or close to completing Ph.D. then please share your experiences or how to succeed.

No publications so far, I need to work on that too. Any advice regarding publications, dissertation or anything related to Ph.D?

I can apply for a GC through Ph.D. while I am on TPS right? I have to get my health on track because I am losing it.

suggestions,

Bennedict,

It seems like you read too much into things. Stop overreacting. I am not going to repeat myself, whatever I said was right and everybody's situation is different. You don't know everything and you don't need to know. If you don't have any knowledge to share then don't waste your time writing gibberish. You can't trust then that sounds like you need to work on yourself. Don't compare people because you can't be in everybody's shoes. Don't spread negativity. Not necessary.

I didn't want to say this but I should you are dumb. One person says one thing and everybody goes behind that. You don't know everything, so don't act like you do. "Expert" don't overact or be so close-mined. You are definitely not. Don't say anything if you have no knowledge, and on top of that can't use your own brain, thinks knows everything.

This is the problem with Sajha, there is always some smartypants, they act like they know everything. Mind your own business when you don't have anything good share. Focus on yourself.

See suggestions,

Your writing lacked coherence.

You are a Phd student, so you should know what is 'coherence' .

Be well, and good luck with your adventure.

You have too much free time to waste. Don't blame your incapability to understand things on others. If you can't accept, that you don't know everything then its on you. There is way to communicate, its def not by being close-minded. Again, if you can't have a meaningful conversation then don't pollute the thread. Try meditating. don't try to control things. if somebody is not saying things the way you want them to then don't say anything because you don't have good communication skills. Writing a long negative post is not the way.

Some people like you force their opinions on others, how their life should have been or what they could have done. Remember its not your life. Acting petty and blaming others because they are not saying things the way you think is the right way is stupid. living in a bubble. There is so much more in life then you can imagine. Again, don't tell what could have been the truth because you were not there and you can't accept other people's life experiences.

I don't know the meaning of coherence, so what's next ? You are gonna judge... It doesn't matter. Don't tell or assume what people should know because they are a phd student. Logical person, doesn't try hard to be judgmental, they try to understand and don't impose their opinions on others. This is interesting that you decide what words a phd student must know. we are surrounded by bitterness and oversmartness .

That will be a good decision not to waste other people's time. First thing- posting negative and close-minded comments.Then forcing your opinions and telling people what makes them right. Assuming what one should have done/said rather than having some decency and trying to understand situations first or ask with some manners.

After this experience, it makes me feel like you would be happy if somebody fails or didn't behave the way you wanted to. Everybody is different, if you don't know how to communicate, and respect other people's situations then it is a good idea to mind your own business. Nobody needs your negativity. People make different choices in life for different reasons because they go through different things. I wouldn't deal with a person like you who tells other people how one should have shared their experiences and so on. We all have our own perspectives, but not imposing your opinions and disregarding somebody's life situations because you think in a certain way is not right. You are doing nothing to help, so you should mind your own business. no ned to be bitter as well.

@suggestions Ignore this moron. I am also on the same boat as you. I am leaving my F1 status in June because I didn’t get selected for H1B lottery. I have talked to my lawyer and there is NO issue with changing from TPS to GC if you entered the country legally and have maintained your status till date. You can go into myvisajobs.com and see how many people change their status from TPS to GC. Its a low number but that’s because not many people have the opportunity to choose this route. But the only drawback will be of course if TPS gets revoked. You will be taking a chance here so look into other alternatives as well.

Would you have answered me if I ask you, "What is your health issue that is so obstructing you to stay in F1 status?"