Multiple jobs on EAD.

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sudmasti

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Gurus,

I know there must be some thread somewhere answering this.

Question: Can the primary applicant work multiple jobs when on EAD awaiting 485 approval.

Thanks.
 
I think, you can use EAD for another job. However, once you start using EAD, you will not be in H1 status anymore, even if you have not completed 6 years. What that means is, if something happens to your I-140, then EAD is not valid anymore. In that extreme scenerio, if you want to go back to H1, it is not so easy like a H1 transfer, because, it is considered as a new H1 and can only obtain only if the cap is not reached. So there are some risks in using EAD, but if you are willing to take that risk, you can always work on EAD.
I am also in the same boat, but refraining from using EAD, mainly because of the above said reasons.
 
What this means is though, you have EAD, it is beneficial to retain the non-immigrant status atleast till I-140 is cleared.
 
I Have a Similar Question. My I-140 is cleared and have Applied 485 long back got my EAD but never Used.
Will there be any Impact on my green card If I work in a Convenience Store Officially by getting Pay check after doing my Regular Job as Programmer?
 
Reply from USCIS.

I did contact USCIS customer service and they indicated, as long as we have a valid EAD approved, we can work in any number of jobs simultaneously.
 
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