EAD Renewal

[che22]

Hi guys,
I am also in the same situation like many of you. The only differences
i. My Green card is thru my spouse and she received her I-485 approval.
ii. I joined a new company just 2 weeks ago using my EAD which expires on Jul 23, 2003. But applied for renewal on May 22nd,2003.
iii. My service center is Nebraska and I moved to florida from NJ recently b'cos of the new job.

At this time, I am little confused about what to do?
1. Can I tell my new company(quite big consulting company) b4 my card expires?
2. Applying for a new H-1B or a H-1B transfer with the new company will prevent this critical situation?

Please help!!!!

- che22

 

[jaxen]

1. You and your company both have the joint responsibility of verifying that you have employment authorization.
2. If you are eligible (that is you have a previous status like F of H 4 valid) yes H1 might be an option. You can also apply for a new H1 and get the visa stamped at a US consulate-preferably in home country.

 

[che22]

Jaxen,
I joined the new company using my EAD. But previously I was working in H-1B. At this time, Can I still apply for H-1B transfer in which I can work from the day I applied or do I need to apply only a new H-1 for which I need to go to my home country for getting my stamping? Please explain.

- che22