Compelling Circumstances EAD

[Attorney_22]

This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will answer questions regarding the compelling circumstances EAD, also known as the I-140EAD.

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[Rahul Vadakke Veetil]

What if you get this EAD and then get an H1-B job. Can you do H1-B transfer or do you need to start from scratch? I mean new H1-B sponsorship application?

[Attorney_22]

On 1/27/2023 at 7:06 PM, Rahul Vadakke Veetil said:

What if you get this EAD and then get an H1-B job. Can you do H1-B transfer or do you need to start from scratch? I mean new H1-B sponsorship application?

Simply having the EAD approved based on compelling circumstances does not change your status. However, if you use it to work, you will be in a period of authorized stay.