AP vs. H1B

[pendragon]

Hi! I'm getting ready to mail in my AOS, along with an EAD request. My current H1B visa (I-94) is current until 9/07. My question is, Can I still travel on my H1B until it expires, without applying for Advance Parole? The information regarding this process is confusing, and my lawyer has told me I DON'T NEED the AP. However, what I've found online suggests that, if I use my EAD to work for another employer (besides the H1 sponsor), it will void my current H1 - which means I'll need an AP.
Any ideas/experience with this?
Thanks!

 

[ari4u]

Thats correct, If you use EAD for employment, you no longer can have your H1B. In this case you need AP to travel.

 

[GotPR?]

However, what I've found online suggests that, if I use my EAD to work for another employer (besides the H1 sponsor), it will void my current H1 - which means I'll need an AP.
Any ideas/experience with this?
Thanks!

It does not matter if you work for sponser or other employer. Using EAD to work for any employers invalidates your non-immigrant status which is H1 in this case.