use EAD or transfer H1

[mymemberships]

I am getting a permanent offer for the client where I am working.

Here are my details.

129 – Filled Feb 2006 and approved.
140: Filled Nov 2006. RFE received Dec 2007. And approved. Jan 2008
765: EAD. Filled Aug 2007. Approved.
485: Filled August 2007. Approval pending.

My H1B expires on. 10/1/2010.. This is my 4th year in US

I am looking for possibilities to join employer.
1) I can transfer my h1B to new employer. In this case also can I file AC21 and continue with my GC or my process will be lost. What can be the possible issues in this route?

2) I join new client based on my EAD.
I think the second route is a better option but what can be the possible harms in route 1.

[ginnu]

Originally Posted by mymemberships

I am getting a permanent offer for the client where I am working.

Here are my details.

129 – Filled Feb 2006 and approved.
140: Filled Nov 2006. RFE received Dec 2007. And approved. Jan 2008
765: EAD. Filled Aug 2007. Approved.
485: approval pending.

My H1B expires on. 10/1/2010.. This is my 4th year in US

I am looking for possibilities to join employer.
1) I can transfer my h1B to new employer.
-------------------------------YES
In this case also can I file AC21 and continue with my GC or my process will be lost. What can be the possible issues in this route?
-----------------------you did not inform when your I-485 was filed. if your I-485 is also pending more than 180 days then you are eligible for AC21
2) I join new client based on my EAD.
-----------------if I-485 is pending more than 180 days then you can join with EAD but H1 Transfer will be better option.
I think the second route is a better option but what can be the possible harms in route 1.

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[mymemberships]

Thanks Ginnu.

My 485 was filled August 2007. So it is more than 180 Days.

[anjanroy]

I have slightly different issue. I am going to get an offer pretty soon. My EAD is expiring on 9/25 (a month from now). I have already applied for renewal two weeks back. I am on H1b with my current employer. I have 3 years left on my H1B also. I had used AP for reentry last time which changes my status to Parolee/AOS.

What I want to do is this -

1. Accept the offer and do an H1B transfer
2. Switch to EAD once the renewal is approved.

Based on all my research, this seems to be possible technically - but not sure if anyone has done something like this or if there are any other suggestions.

Thanks in advance