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I used to work for 3 years for an employer. The employer had sponsored H1B and had filed for my green card application. I had received my EAD and after more than 180 days of applying for I485 application, I was laid off. Because most of the people I took advise from, suggested to try to transfer my H1B to the new employer, I joined a consulting organization. With my current employer I have no benefits and if I don't work I don't get paid. I have worked there for more than 1 year but now for family reasons I have to find a stable job. I have tried to find a job to transfer my H1 but in this economy it is very difficult. I have found a new job and I managed to get the same title and job responsibilities which I had from my first employer from where I was laid off. My question is:
1. Do you think it is ok to use my EAD and you think it is safe to move from H1B status?
2. When I changed my employer last, I checked with my attorney many times for AC21 but they said there is no need. Can you please advise and confirm if I should submit an AC21 now when I my job now? I want to do the right thing as I have always been thinking about that I should have filed for AC21 when I started working with my current employer.
3. Do you see any other concerns which I should think about?
Thank you. Please suggest your valuable feedback.
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I used to work for 3 years for an employer. The employer had sponsored H1B and had filed for my green card application. I had received my EAD and after more than 180 days of applying for I485 application, I was laid off. Because most of the people I took advise from, suggested to try to transfer my H1B to the new employer, I joined a consulting organization. With my current employer I have no benefits and if I don't work I don't get paid. I have worked there for more than 1 year but now for family reasons I have to find a stable job. I have tried to find a job to transfer my H1 but in this economy it is very difficult. I have found a new job and I managed to get the same title and job responsibilities which I had from my first employer from where I was laid off. My question is:
1. Do you think it is ok to use my EAD and you think it is safe to move from H1B status?
2. When I changed my employer last, I checked with my attorney many times for AC21 but they said there is no need. Can you please advise and confirm if I should submit an AC21 now when I my job now? I want to do the right thing as I have always been thinking about that I should have filed for AC21 when I started working with my current employer.
3. Do you see any other concerns which I should think about?
Thank you. Please suggest your valuable feedback.
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