EAD or H1B

[test123456]

Hi,

My EAD recently got approved in Jan\'2001.

At this stage, I am not sure if I am working on EAD or H1B - Can someone please give their advice?.

Is it true that one has to fill the I-9 form to switch to EAD ?

Thanks,
dgap

 

[Highhope123]

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By applying for EAD, you gave up your H-1B status. You can still travel on your H-1B visa, if valid, but your status is now AOS. Good luck. Highhope123

 

[taka-digi]

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Just by applying for EAD, you do not give up your H1 status. You give it up only in either of the following 2 cases -

1. You take up another job using your EAD

 OR

2. You re-enter United States using your Adv Parole.

So, it is always better to apply for EAD as soon as you are eligible to, which is right after you file your i-485. And yes, you can fill in an i-9 form right away to switch to EAD if you want to. But there is no clear advantage of doing that if you still carry a valid H1.