computer_guy
Registered Users (C)
Hello,
I am computer consultant. I checked my status on EAD and it says it was mailed to me about 2 days back. I still have my extended H1B valid for another couple of years.
I have the following questions:
1. Can I switch companies as soon as I get my EAD or is there certain amount of time that I have to work for my sponsor? I know last year one of the companies HR mentioned that the INS requires immigrants to work for their sponsor for 5 - 6 months (don't remember exact # of months) after getting EAD. Does this rule still apply.
2. Can I work for my sponsor and also have another part-time job in the same field or a different field other than computers?
3. Can I start an LLC corporation for my independent consulting or for some other business that is not related to computers?
4. Should I switch my visa status to EAD and give up my H1B (which is valid for a couple of years)? I know a lot of people who got their EAD never switched companies until they got their green cards. Not sure why they were playing it so safe.
There are some grey areas with what can be done with EAD. I do not want to do anything that raise a red flag so I don't want to be in that grey area. I want to be 100% sure of what I can do with my EAD. I do understand that eventually I may have consult with an immigration attorney.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
I am computer consultant. I checked my status on EAD and it says it was mailed to me about 2 days back. I still have my extended H1B valid for another couple of years.
I have the following questions:
1. Can I switch companies as soon as I get my EAD or is there certain amount of time that I have to work for my sponsor? I know last year one of the companies HR mentioned that the INS requires immigrants to work for their sponsor for 5 - 6 months (don't remember exact # of months) after getting EAD. Does this rule still apply.
2. Can I work for my sponsor and also have another part-time job in the same field or a different field other than computers?
3. Can I start an LLC corporation for my independent consulting or for some other business that is not related to computers?
4. Should I switch my visa status to EAD and give up my H1B (which is valid for a couple of years)? I know a lot of people who got their EAD never switched companies until they got their green cards. Not sure why they were playing it so safe.
There are some grey areas with what can be done with EAD. I do not want to do anything that raise a red flag so I don't want to be in that grey area. I want to be 100% sure of what I can do with my EAD. I do understand that eventually I may have consult with an immigration attorney.
Any suggestions?
Thanks