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An EB1A is a self petition, therefore, provided you are still engaged in your field of extraordinary ability, the green card process can continue despite changes in your employment.

It is advisable to call our office to speak to one of our attorneys regarding the various possible situations.

While you can travel internationally and re-enter the U.S. pursuant to an H4 visa to extend your H4 status based on upon the status of the principal H1B, the specifics of the new provisions and your legal strategy should be discussed directly with your immigration attorney.

When someone is in H1B status and they decide to use their EAD, they are no longer maintaining "status" they are in a period of authorized stay. Therefore, to get back into H1B status you will typically need to travel and re-enter the U.S. pursuant to a valid H1B visa.

This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will answer questions regarding international travel. If you have a general question, but do not wish to post it in the forum, you may reach a representative at the Murthy Law Firm via eMail. Please allow 3-to-5 business days for a response. Or, if you have case specific questions, please schedule a consultation with a Murthy Law Firm attorney. Rules for Topic of the Week Threads: 1. Attorney's postings contain general information only and are not a substitute for case-specific legal advice. 2. The attorney will answer only those questions which relate to the main subject. If you have a question on some other issue, please start a new thread in the appropriate forum section. 3. The attorney will not necessarily answer every question posted and may provide a single answer to a group of similar questions. 4. Please do not provide information which would identify any specific company, university or individual.

Unfortunately you cannot maintain H1B status and use an EAD. To work for two employers in this scenario, you will either need two H1Bs, or use your EAD for both employers.

This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will answer questions regarding automatic work authorization and EADs. If you have a general question, but do not wish to post it in the forum, you may reach a representative at the Murthy Law Firm via eMail. Please allow 3-to-5 business days for a response. Or, if you have case specific questions, please schedule a consultation with a Murthy Law Firm attorney. Rules for Topic of the Week Threads: 1. Attorney's postings contain general information only and are not a substitute for case-specific legal advice. 2. The attorney will answer only those questions which relate to the main subject. If you have a question on some other issue, please start a new thread in the appropriate forum section. 3. The attorney will not necessarily answer every question posted and may provide a single answer to a group of similar questions. 4. Please do not provide information which would identify any specific company, university or individual.

This should not be an issue for you.

You are looking for specific legal advise for your circumstances, accordingly, it is advisable to call our office and speak to one of our attorneys directly.

This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will answer questions regarding extended travel by green card holders, including those stuck abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have a general question, but do not wish to post it in the forum, you may reach a representative at the Murthy Law Firm via eMail. Please allow 3-to-5 business days for a response. Or, if you have case specific questions, please schedule a consultation with a Murthy Law Firm attorney. Rules for Topic of the Week Threads: 1. Attorney's postings contain general information only and are not a substitute for case-specific legal advice. 2. The attorney will answer only those questions which relate to the main subject. If you have a question on some other issue, please start a new thread in the appropriate forum section. 3. The attorney will not necessarily answer every question posted and may provide a single answer to a group of similar questions. 4. Please do not provide information which would identify any specific company, university or individual.

This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will answer questions regarding H1B petitions and visas. If you have a general question, but do not wish to post it in the forum, you may reach a representative at the Murthy Law Firm via eMail. Please allow 3-to-5 business days for a response. Or, if you have case specific questions, please schedule a consultation with a Murthy Law Firm attorney. Rules for Topic of the Week Threads: 1. Attorney's postings contain general information only and are not a substitute for case-specific legal advice. 2. The attorney will answer only those questions which relate to the main subject. If you have a question on some other issue, please start a new thread in the appropriate forum section. 3. The attorney will not necessarily answer every question posted and may provide a single answer to a group of similar questions. 4. Please do not provide information which would identify any specific company, university or individual.

The answer to your question is more of a judgment call, but in addition to the option to file a new set of I-485s on the new basis, you can also consider interfiling the newly approved and current I-140 into the already pending I-485 applications. You should discussed both of these options with your immigration attorney.

This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will answer questions regarding those with more than once Adjustment of Status Application. If you have a general question, but do not wish to post it in the forum, you may reach a representative at the Murthy Law Firm via eMail. Please allow 3-to-5 business days for a response. Or, if you have case specific questions, please schedule a consultation with a Murthy Law Firm attorney Rules for Topic of the Week Threads: Attorney's postings contain general information only and are not a substitute for case-specific legal advice. The attorney will answer only those questions which relate to the main subject. If you have a question on some other issue, please start a new thread in the appropriate forum section. The attorney will not necessarily answer every question posted and may provide a single answer to a group of similar questions. Please do not provide information which would identify any specific company, university or individual.

This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will answer questions regarding dependents. If you have a general question, but do not wish to post it in the forum, you may reach a representative at the Murthy Law Firm via eMail. Please allow 3-to-5 business days for a response. Or, if you have case specific questions, please schedule a consultation with a Murthy Law Firm attorney. Rules for Topic of the Week Threads: 1. Attorney's postings contain general information only and are not a substitute for case-specific legal advice. 2. The attorney will answer only those questions which relate to the main subject. If you have a question on some other issue, please start a new thread in the appropriate forum section. 3. The attorney will not necessarily answer every question posted and may provide a single answer to a group of similar questions. 4. Please do not provide information which would identify any specific company, university or individual.

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