Can I stay on EAD without valid H1B or H4 status?

[atlfarms]

I am currently on H1B visa since October 1, 2014 with a consulting company. I haven't been able to get a project since then and my employer is planning to revoke my H1B. Meanwhile, two months ago, I got EAD and AP thru my spouse's GC EB2 petition. In case my H1B is revoked, what are my options? Do i need to file a COS to H-4 to legally stay in the US?

 

Also, in case my H1B is revoked and I don't file H4, can I stay on EAD only due to pending I-485 petition and in that case, do I have to actually start working somewhere to maintain 'an EAD status'?

 

Thanks in advance for your replies. 

[JoeF]

You can't get an EAD through your spouse.

You can only get it if you ha e filed an I-485 as dependent. Have you?

If you have a pending I-485, that keeps you legal.

The EAD is just work authorization, and AP allows you to travel abroad without abandoning the I-485.

[ashuneel]

maintain status. COS to H4 if H-1B is revoked.