Hi Folks,
I am a consultant in the I485 stage (RD/PD 21aug01). My client is closing shop by end of this month and my consulting company said that they would not pay me/ or let me go if I do not get another assignment by next month.
Currently I got an excellent offer from a very reputed fortune 1000 company.
But the issue is they are not willing to do a contract to hire as the company policy warrants them to go to only specific vendors for contract. So they are asking me to use the AC21 180 days rule to work fulltime with them. They have given me end of next week to decide on the offer.
But the issue is I have not applied for my EAD (as I have a valid H1 till 2004). In fact my consulting company recommended me not to at the time of I485 application.
I am not sure if I can work for the new company without a EAD or a H1 even though my I485 has crossed 180 days in Feb 02.
Any suggestions/advice ?
thanks
I am a consultant in the I485 stage (RD/PD 21aug01). My client is closing shop by end of this month and my consulting company said that they would not pay me/ or let me go if I do not get another assignment by next month.
Currently I got an excellent offer from a very reputed fortune 1000 company.
But the issue is they are not willing to do a contract to hire as the company policy warrants them to go to only specific vendors for contract. So they are asking me to use the AC21 180 days rule to work fulltime with them. They have given me end of next week to decide on the offer.
But the issue is I have not applied for my EAD (as I have a valid H1 till 2004). In fact my consulting company recommended me not to at the time of I485 application.
I am not sure if I can work for the new company without a EAD or a H1 even though my I485 has crossed 180 days in Feb 02.
Any suggestions/advice ?
thanks