Employment gap on GC EAD

[Sud]

Hello,

I wanted to clarify if I can be with no employment being on GC EAD due to down sizing from my employer? If so, what is the duration before which I need to find another job?

Also, please let me know on how do I change / move from H1 to GC EAD. Currently I am on H1.

 

Thanks.

[jobas2007]

i am also in same boat, appreciate anyones reply? Also if one have GC EAD, can one remain in legal status (and for how long) even after termination of employment with H1 b employer?

[pontevecchio]

As long as the AOS is valid, you are legal to stay. They MAY issue an RFE in some cases and then you would need to show an EVL and certainly another similar job would do if the AOS is pending more than 6 months. You would tell HR that you are using the EAD as your work authorization and fill in an appropriate I9.

[Sud]

Thanks for the update.

Is there a specific time period, before finding the next similar job being on GC EAD? How long can be the gap between the employments ?