If a person on an H1B status has applied for I-140/I-485 concurrently and is waiting for their approval. In the meantime, the EAD and Advanced Parole are approved. If the time remaining in the six year limit of H1B is less than six months, is it better to use the EAD or remain on H1B status and file for the seventh year extension.
Also, if one wants to “use” the EAD how can they notify the INS (BCIS) to stop the clock on their H1B?
Can this remaining time (about 6 months) of the H1B be used in case the I-140 or I-485 are not approved for any reason? Is this considered to be a “new” H1B application and is it subject to the H1B yearly quota? What will be the status of the person while this “new” H1B application is pending?
Thanks for your help!
Also, if one wants to “use” the EAD how can they notify the INS (BCIS) to stop the clock on their H1B?
Can this remaining time (about 6 months) of the H1B be used in case the I-140 or I-485 are not approved for any reason? Is this considered to be a “new” H1B application and is it subject to the H1B yearly quota? What will be the status of the person while this “new” H1B application is pending?
Thanks for your help!
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