H1B Denied, EAD and AP approved

[Rameshtrd]

My current H1B valid till May 15. My company field an extension and got RFE. The RFE is for client letter and SOW.

We have responded back for RFE after 25 days and  my H1B extension got denied last week. I am waiting for denial reasons from my company.

I received my EAD & AP card this week and it valid for an year.

My question:

1. Does my H1B denial impact my EAD, AP & GC processing.

2. Can continue on EAD without H1B.

[Rameshtrd]

Friends please reply to my question. As H1B is denied, do I need to force my company to reapply my H1B. Is there a risk to continue on EAD with denied H1B.

[my2239]

The H1 and Green Card application are separate

The fact that your H1B is denied may mean that the evidence requested was not sufficient

It is always safer to resubmit evidence / appeal accordingly

As a 485 applicant you are safe only as long as there are no other independent problems with your 485

Example: No criminal problems, no other problems with your application etc.,

Without a back up status like H1, you run the risk of being instantly out of status the moment your 485 lands into trouble

I mean you can always contest the USCIS decision but as you know, the situation is complicated

Regarding use of your EAD, AP while your 485 is pending, that can happen as long as you file timely extensions and do not leave USA while any renewal application is pending

Hope this helps