Hello guys,
I posted a few inquiries regarding TPS for Nepal a few days ago. Later, I decided to request to immigration lawyers as well. I requested to 3 lawyers ( 2 Nepali origin and one American). So far, I have not received any reply from the two lawyers of Nepali origin. However, Jesicca Yanez, who is working in Greensboro, NC areas, has responded to my queries. Please read her response regarding (a)(12) and (c)(19) confusion on form I-765 # 16 (Eligibility Category). Please make sure about this before you file the application. I would like to request you all to share about this if you know about this. Here is her response.

"(c)(19) is for TPS applicants, so use (c)(19). If you are granted TPS, you will use (a)(12) since that is for someone who already has TPS".

BHAGAWAAN PASHUPATI NAATHLE SABAIKO KALYAN GARUN !

She is wrong, c(19) is for Temporary Treatment purpose and for TPS its a(12).

http://www.immihelp.com/immigration/employment-authorization-document.html

visit above link.

It is (a) (12)
http://www.bc.edu/content/dam/files/centers/humanrights/pdf/USCIS_TPS_Form_I-821_Filing_Tips.pdf

Thank you problemsolver and basebook. I think, you guys helped hundreds of people (including me) remove the doubt in this matter. Yes, looks like she is wrong. I never realized that the immigration lawyers are so confused in their own area of expertise.


SHREE PASHUPATI NAATHLE SABAIKO KALYAN GARUN !

not a problem, it's how we learn and help other in need.

Somebody here at Sajha said last week "To be an immigration lawyer in the USA is one of the easiest jobs". I agree to that to some point. There is no concrete answer. If you go and check in Avvo.com, for example, it looks like different lawyers understand things differently.

We just saw an example above. This is ridiculous. How can you call yourself a subject matter expert on immigration law if you are giving wrong information? Yini haru laai chaai wrong info deko maa kaanoon laagdaina?

@StatusPidit,

Your are right. If something happens, it will be the applicant, lawyers get their money upfront, they make mistake so they can again charge more money for their next visit. Lawyers are taxi meters, just keeps on rotating for $$$.$$.

@problem solver...
so is thiswrong?

http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/i-am-a-tps-beneficiary-for-syria-with-ead-category-2081133.html

what document should i provide to prove current residence here?
so for passport photocopy should we submit all page of passport photocopy or just front page.?

Just the front page of passport where your photo and information about nationality is written, passport issue/expiry date. if possible send the copy of visa too, there nationality is mentioned.

To prove current residency, send the bank statement showing you are making transaction, if possible send monthly pay from your employer (if you are employed), if not your rent receipt, cell phone bill receipt, any receipt that was made from June 24 onwards.

Does cell phone bill from last month will work. The only thing i have aviliable now is creditcard bill or current print bankstatement.

yes

put any bills from before 24th june and after 24th june as-well.
BTW i hear there is barcode at the bottom of all 11 pages of I-821 aftr you print it out, but i dont get any barcode.

Save your file first as pdf. open the file in acrobat pdf writer then you will be able to see barcode at the bottom to all 11 pages. if it doesn't then there is some problem in saving file.

how many cheque we have to send ? can we send it in one cheque.

Planning to send my application today, just sharing what I m sending pls let me know if I m missing something or need to add something. It might be a good list for others too.it's for b2.

1) MO $515 & 2 Pp size photo
2) i-94
3)i-765
4 )i-821
5) g-145
6) citizen ship copy
7 )expired n current passport copies (all pages)
8)phone bills.

I ll update if I missed something.
Gud luck to all

Do we have to fill up G-1145?

Guys!
FYI:
The lawyer, Jessica Yanez is correct!
I just called USCIS customer service since I was confused between a (12) or c(19) while filing both the forms together. The guy (William ....) told me , it is c(19) that I need to fill under eligibility criteria .
The toll free number of USCIS is 1800-375-5283 (if don't believe me).

It is really confusing now. I contacted to USCIS on the number given above. I requested him to tell me whether it is A12 or C19 to put under "Eligibility Category". Actually, he did not want to tell me (or the guy did not know about this, not sure). He said, due to privacy policy they are not in a position to tell me on the phone. He suggested me to contact either the local immigration officer by taking an appointment or consult an immigration attorney.
If any body knows for sure, can you please share your experience.

IS IT (a)(12) OR (c)(19) ????????

C19 makes sense here. From wiki: