[Show all top banners]

helloooooo
Replies to this thread:

More by helloooooo
What people are reading
Subscribers
:: Subscribe
Back to: Immigration Refresh page to view new replies
 Is using TPS a good idea and maintain F-1 status
[VIEWED 9551 TIMES]
SAVE! for ease of future access.
Posted on 05-26-20 3:37 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
Login in to Rate this Post:     0       ?    
 

Hi guys,

Is using TPS to work a good idea in a nor major related field when someone is also maintaining an F-1 status? What's the safest way to do it or could share pros and cons.

Thank you in advance.
 
Posted on 05-27-20 7:34 AM     [Snapshot: 139]     Reply [Subscribe]
Login in to Rate this Post:     0       ?    
 
 
Posted on 05-27-20 11:21 AM     [Snapshot: 198]     Reply [Subscribe]
Login in to Rate this Post:     0       ?    
 

Keep TPS status as much as you can, Trump is trying to get rid of OPT , H1B etc so TPS is like temporary green card now!
 
Posted on 05-27-20 11:38 AM     [Snapshot: 212]     Reply [Subscribe]
Login in to Rate this Post:     0       ?    
 

Hope you understand that using TPS means that you give up F1. Talk to your DSO. Its not illegal to use TPS but that will come with some repercussions.
 
Posted on 05-27-20 12:30 PM     [Snapshot: 235]     Reply [Subscribe]
Login in to Rate this Post:     0       ?    
 

@pyackman what do you mean by consequences? what are consequences when filing a green card? some say there was no problem in the same situation. Please share your experiences and knowledge.

And also, if a person works in cash, that might not be a good idea, in terms of saving/depositing a lot of cash or personal check (how much are we allowed to save/deposit?), I guess, only bank has access to the account not the government? Paying off loans using that cash from the bank? Will there be records while filing a green card? so on

There are so many things people don't know about rules, loop holes and so on, people should know. This pandemic has taken a toll on people.
Last edited: 27-May-20 12:47 PM

 
Posted on 05-27-20 12:57 PM     [Snapshot: 258]     Reply [Subscribe]
Login in to Rate this Post:     0       ?    
 

If you want to maintain F1 then you have to adhere by the rules of F1. Using TPS mean you will violate F1. If you want to maintain both TPS and F1 then technically you cannot use TPS. But there is no way to track this.

For green card there should be no problem as far as I can tell. but Green card takes a good chunk of time.

Working on cash has absolutely no track, your bank will not care, you can deposit any amount of money you want in your existing bank account. But illegal employment is always frowned upon and upon discovery you will lose F1, might have more .

In conclusion if F1 is important for you then try not using TPS unless you are tight with money. TPS is hanging on a thread at this time with the court order. I would try to get onto the process of getting a GC as soon as possible. TPS will give you legal employment but you will have to give up F1 if you were to use it.
 
Posted on 05-27-20 1:51 PM     [Snapshot: 286]     Reply [Subscribe]
Login in to Rate this Post:     0       ?    
 

F1 best. TPS comes with perks but long-term no good.
 
Posted on 05-27-20 3:04 PM     [Snapshot: 325]     Reply [Subscribe]
Login in to Rate this Post:     0       ?    
 

Gwach is correct
 
Posted on 05-29-20 1:34 AM     [Snapshot: 501]     Reply [Subscribe]
Login in to Rate this Post:     0       ?    
 

So guys I have been working in tps(part time in tps ead) while maintaing my full time in universiy and maintaining my f1 status. I have both tps ead and opt ead in which I am just using my opt ead. Am I already in TPS or I am still considered being in f1 ?
 
Posted on 05-29-20 9:51 AM     [Snapshot: 555]     Reply [Subscribe]
Login in to Rate this Post:     0       ?    
 

As soon as you use TPS EAD you are in TPS and no longer in F1 in technicality. But the funny thing about this is until your DSO knows about it, you are OK. USCIS does not have a system that switches you automatically. Its only a problem once it is discovered by your DSO or by USCIS, which might only happen if you disclose it.
 
Posted on 05-31-20 2:07 AM     [Snapshot: 747]     Reply [Subscribe]
Login in to Rate this Post:     0       ?    
 

You cannot use tps was dude. You would be considered out of F1 status immediately. However, the school will not know, neither will immigration, thus your sevis will be okay and eventually your F1 status is valid.

Problem comes if you apply for green card within 12 months because they request last 12 months bank transactions, and they might ask you how you received paycheks in your F1 status.
 
Posted on 06-01-20 11:38 AM     [Snapshot: 891]     Reply [Subscribe]
Login in to Rate this Post:     0       ?    
 

My experince: you can have an opt ead and tps ead, applying and owing two is fine. If you are using the opt ead, you are still an F1. The day you switch to tps ead, you are no longer an F1. Using tps ead may be problematic when you apply for your gc. Happy to talk and explain over the phone. Dm me, I will give you my ph no.
 
Posted on 06-01-20 11:52 AM     [Snapshot: 901]     Reply [Subscribe]
Login in to Rate this Post:     0       ?    
 

Keep TPS as solid back up, future of OPT /H1 B is very fragile with new soon to be released EO (Miller doctrine) . OPT may not be available, DACA/TPS is very touchy subject and even Trump Will have to extend in order to win this election.
 
Posted on 06-01-20 7:51 PM     [Snapshot: 984]     Reply [Subscribe]
Login in to Rate this Post:     0       ?    
 

Wow, this sounds like we have to think through everything and ask and do a lot of research.

Thank you for all of your genuine and honest suggestions, it was very informative. I have heard people working on TPS and filing green card when they are in F1 status? Have you?
What are the information/documents, USCIS asks or checks with us or without knowing us? Do they also have checking/saving bank account information?

I am trying understand the complete picture, what are the things they ask overall when filing a green card and what are the things we need to be mindful of when we are on TPS and F-1? And how long of history they check?

This takes us to a point how can we file a green card after graduating? Is consultancy a good option? or self trying (any tips how)?

These are some important questions, I think can change people's lives, what safe route to take. Please share your thoughts and suggestions.
 
Posted on 06-03-20 7:28 PM     [Snapshot: 1111]     Reply [Subscribe]
Login in to Rate this Post:     0       ?    
 

Here is my experience-
I applied for tps while I was still in school with F-1 status.
TPS got approved with TPS-EAD and I started working full time while I was in school. I also informed college DSO about the off campus job and they were ok with it since there was an earthquake in Nepal and they were trying to be empathetic.
Once graduated, I applied for OPT-EAD and used OPT-EAD to work for the same company and renewed the OPT_EAD after a year.
I switched the job and started consulting ( with Consultancy) using OPT-EAD and they applied for my H1 which was approved without major issue for 3 yrs. I have been working with just one client for last 2 years.
Consultancy/my employer have applied for my GC via eb3 and now I am waiting for an interview while my 140 is already approved. I will update once I hear from USCIS.
 


Please Log in! to be able to reply! If you don't have a login, please register here.

YOU CAN ALSO



IN ORDER TO POST!




Within last 60 days
Recommended Popular Threads Controvertial Threads
What are your first memories of when Nepal Television Began?
निगुरो थाहा छ ??
Basnet or Basnyat ??
Sajha has turned into MAGATs nest
NRN card pros and cons?
Nas and The Bokas: Coming to a Night Club near you
Will MAGA really start shooting people?
मन भित्र को पत्रै पत्र!
Top 10 Anti-vaxxers Who Got Owned by COVID
काेराेना सङ्क्रमणबाट बच्न Immunity बढाउन के के खाने ?How to increase immunity against COVID - 19?
TPS Work Permit/How long your took?
Breathe in. Breathe out.
3 most corrupt politicians in the world
चितवनको होस्टलमा १३ वर्षीया शालिन पोखरेल झुण्डिएको अवस्था - बलात्कार पछि हत्याको शंका - होस्टेलहरु असुरक्षित
शीर्षक जे पनि हुन सक्छ।
Disinformation for profit - scammers cash in on conspiracy theories
someone please tell me TPS is here to stay :(
Nepali doctors future black or white usa ?
Doctors dying suddenly or unexpectedly since the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines
BREAKING: THE LEFT HAS LOST THE SUPREME COURT!
Nas and The Bokas: Coming to a Night Club near you
NOTE: The opinions here represent the opinions of the individual posters, and not of Sajha.com. It is not possible for sajha.com to monitor all the postings, since sajha.com merely seeks to provide a cyber location for discussing ideas and concerns related to Nepal and the Nepalis. Please send an email to admin@sajha.com using a valid email address if you want any posting to be considered for deletion. Your request will be handled on a one to one basis. Sajha.com is a service please don't abuse it. - Thanks.

Sajha.com Privacy Policy

Like us in Facebook!

↑ Back to Top
free counters