Laid off after getting EAD and completing 180 days

[guptatushar]

Hi,
Recently I got laid off from my company, I have got EAD and 180 days have been completed also.
What is my status?
Whether I am legal in this country or not, I never used my EAD, my H1B is going to expire by the end of Sep 2002.
Can I work part time using my EAD.
My Labor was approved for the post of software engineer.
I h ave heard that after 180 days I can switich to another company but nature of job should be the same, whhile hunting a job for the post of Software Engineer can I work somewhere else
as part time but not using my software skills.
My wife is currently using EAD as she is doing part time job.
I would really appreciate if you could answer my questions.
Thanks
Tushar

 

[nnr2001]

You are in status

As long as you apply I-485 you are in status even if
you lose job as in your case after 180 days.
Your status is "Adjustment applicant"
Dont worry. Try to find a job as software engineer.
You can work part time using EAD but if there is a job RFE or
interview, i think they expect a same or similar job.
If your RD is this year 2002, probably approval will take
3-4 months more and hopefully you ll find a similar job.

Dont worry about your status. Till 485 is adjuducated you are in status.