Approved I140 CAP Exempt H1 filing time period USA H1B

[SRPUSA]

I came to US on H1 and worked until it maxed out(with few weeks left). I converted to H4 status on Feb 2018 and got my EAD approved on Jan 2020.

 

My current employer filed I140 and I got it approved on Feb 2019. 

 

Due to location and other constraints, I am not willing to continue my employment with my current employer and I found another employer willing to take me in using my H4 EAD work authorization but not willing to file H1(CAP Exempt based on approved I140) for me.

 

If I join this new employer with my H4 EAD, what would happen to my approved I140 incase if it was withdrawn/revoked by my old employer. Will I still be able to use it get my H1 filed in CAP Exempt mode and retain the priority date as my I140 was approved an year ago?

[User099]

Yes, you can work on EAD now and later anyone can apply for an H1 using the I140 as its approved for more than 180 days. 

[pontevecchio]

Yes.