Going back to H1 from EAD??

[ramavataar]

hi! Gurus,

I am working on EAD, with AC21 case, I am thinking to play safe and work on H1 and let I-485 progress on its own..Incase of rejection I dont have to pack up. This is basically my idea.

Is it possible to go back to H1B (H1 transfer) without abondoning 485?

Thanks,
-Rama

 

[axm8606]

Hello

Hi! Ram,

iam in the same situation as yours? Can you please let me know
what did you do??

thanks
akram

 

[littletiger]

Hi ramavataar,

Just wonder why you can't do a H1-B transfer instead of applying for a new one? Thanks!

LT

 

[ramavataar]

thats what i did, waiting to see H1 approval

thats what i did, waiting to see H1 approval
Rama

 

[axm8606]

thanks

thanks to all of you.

i will be talking to an attorney and planning to apply for H1.

I will keep you posted.

thanks,
Akram

 

[sv20]

You cannot do H1 transfer

Hi,
If you have used EAD, you would have given up your H-1B status for good. You will be an adjustee. Hence you need to apply for fresh H-1B petition if you have to go back to H-1B.
By fresh, I mean brand new H-1B subject to the H-1B cap.
A h-1B transfer petition is done when you are on a valid H-1B status and transfer it to a new employer.
But who knows, USCIS may approve your transfer petition even if you have used your EAD. That is their greatness!. But legally it should not be.