EAD or H1 ?

[maxy]

I am currently working for big consulting firm, they hold my H1 and 485 is pending for more than 6 months. i have valid EAD from pending 485.

I am getting full time opportunity, my new employer is ready to transfer H1 as well as they are willing to accept me using EAD. so its entirely my preference.

can you please tell me adv/dis adv of using H1 over EAD or vice versa. (my 6 yrs of H1 will finish in another 6-7 months)

Thanks

[wandmaker]

I am currently working for big consulting firm, they hold my H1 and 485 is pending for more than 6 months. i have valid EAD from pending 485.

I am getting full time opportunity, my new employer is ready to transfer H1 as well as they are willing to accept me using EAD. so its entirely my preference.

can you please tell me adv/dis adv of using H1 over EAD or vice versa. (my 6 yrs of H1 will finish in another 6-7 months)

Thanks

If they are willing to process H1B, go w/ H1B. You will get 3 year extension since 140 is approved. Also, at the same time file for AC21. You are all set.

[maxy]

Thanks for your reply.

I thought by using EAD i will save my 6 months on H, incase anything goes wrong with 485 i still hv 6 months on H left.

looks like its a grey area .... will differ it to opinion from any lawyers.

[hopelessGC]

H1-B transfer will be a good option.