H1 Etxension Vs Change of status

[pracha]

I have received my EAD in feb '16 (PD Mar 2009). My H1 is expiring next month, May '16 and i am in my 12 yr of H1. Can you please advise which option is better between filing for extension or moving on to EAD.

 

[pontevecchio]

Presumably the employer pays for the H1 extension. Unless the employer wants you to use EAD, I would get the H1 extension done and you still have the EAD as fallback.