Need help with I-94 /h1b/Status AOS

[gigi123]

I went out of country last year , my H1 Visa stamped on my passport was expired and I entered US with an AP, I hold a H1 petition valid till Dec 2014

-I-94 was stamped for 1 year i.e Aug 2013

-I continued to work on my H1

-I have an EAD/AP renewed/valid till Feb 2015

now I talked to the attorney about my I-94 expiring and next steps, they say I have to extend my H1 to be able to work after Aug 2013.

Is this right as I was reading in forums by some that you don't have to do anything with I-94

1. Can I keep working on H1 status till Dec 2014 without renewing I-94

2. If I-94 needs to be extended whats the process.

3. What happens to the H1 work authorization if I travel out of country and re-enter using AP now.

Please shed some light.

Appreciate any responses

[pontevecchio]

Why in tarnation are you not using the EAD to work? What is so sacrosanct about maintaining H1 status?

[Chandana123]

Mine is a similar case, Currently am with employer A and travelled to India unexpectedly. While I am here, employer B filed H1 B transfer and have got the approval. Now, I am travelling back to US ( with valid stamping of employer A) Q1. Do I need to show the employer B H1 B approved documents during Immigration?

Q2. Do I need to work with employer B from day one if I show the employer B docs during immigration?

[pontevecchio]

1. You need to show the H1 approval for the company you will work for on return.

2. No. But you cannot work for A for even one day. You have 30 days to report to B.