Work Independently on EAD? (I-485/I-140 filed through previous employer)

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itsmefolks

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Hey guys....
My green card process was started in year 2004 with my previous employer(I'm working for a different company now).I have served that company for three years and I got my labor certification in Jan 2007 through them.Before I could file my I-140 and I-485 application I left that company in Feb 2007.
My previous employer decided to continue my green card process in good faith however I paid all the expenses.Now I have got my EAD(two weeks ago) on behalf of the I-485 filed through my previous employer.My question is - I have been hearing things like one can change employer after 180 days of filing I-485.In my situation I was NOT working for my previous employer when I filed for my I-140 and I-485(Concurrently) so there is no point whether I leave him now or after 180 days.I have been working with a different employer since I filed for I-485..Can I work as an independent consultant on EAD now? and Do I have to join back to my previous employer in future after I get my green card?
I would appreciate if someone could solve this puzzle for me.
 
Assuming your GC is still in process (as future employment by employer A), yes, you can. However, you loose the temporary status.
 
Your assumption is correct manwithnoname.Thanks for your reply.What do you mean by "temporary status".Are you talking about my current H1b status? Is there any risks involved?
 
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