H1, Ead & Ap

[maria_tom]

Hi all,

A few questions :

1) H1 becomes invalid the moment one starts using EAD, right ?.

2) Is there a way to switch back to H1 after being on EAD ?.

3) Can one work on H1, but travel in & out of US using AP ?. (I mean without getting the visa stamped).

4) Is AP valid only for a single trip abroad ?. I mean does one need to apply for AP everytime one is back in the US from a foreign tour so that one could use it for the next trip ?. Or is it valid for a year, like the EAD, allowing multiple entries/exits on a yearly basis ?.

5) What are the problems if the GC gets issued while one is out of US on AP ?. Does AP gets cancelled automatically then ?.

Thanx

-Maria

 

[maria_tom]

*bump* *bump* ... any responses please ?

 

[TheRealCanadian]

1) H1 becomes invalid the moment one starts using EAD, right ?

It depends. If you use the EAD to do something your H-1 doesn't allow on its own (like working for another employer), then yes.

Is there a way to switch back to H1 after being on EAD ?.

Leave the US, and then re-enter.

Can one work on H1, but travel in & out of US using AP ?. (I mean without getting the visa stamped).

Yes. Search for the Cronin Memorandum.

Or is it valid for a year, like the EAD, allowing multiple entries/exits on a yearly basis ?.

It is valid for multiple entries.

What are the problems if the GC gets issued while one is out of US on AP ?. Does AP gets cancelled automatically then ?.

You should be able to re-enter.