H1B is expiring and waiting for 140

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Hi there,

I have a question. My H1 is expiring in July 2004 and I have an EAD also which is valid for one year(expiring in May 2005). My lawer says that I should renew my H1B. It will cost me around $1400 and I am not sure if I should renew it or not.

Could you please suggest me if I should renew it or not? I am thinking that renewal of EAD will not cost me more then 200$ then why should I renew my H1? If in case I loose my job, can I apply for a job at another place on the basis of EAD(though I am waiting for 140).

Any help would be highly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your kind suggestions.

Regards,

Raj.
 
Dont use EAD unless your 140 is approved. THat is the general recommendation that was made to me. I have continued with H1 extensions.
Even though it is more expensive it is safer route-- otherwise if you used EAD and 140 is denied, your entire period in which you used EAD is consideration in violation!
 
what about H4 Visa for my wife

Thanks for the reply,

I have another question. My wife has got her EAD then do we really need to extend H4 also what if I just extend my H1 and not H4 and keep her on EAD.
 
Renew her H-4 as long as she has not used her EAD. If she uses her EAD and try to renew H-4 you may end up with problems. Contact your attorney.
HTH
 
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