Visa vs EAD vs GC

Walmart
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Feb 5 12 Comments

I received my EAD & AP last week. My I485 AOS was applied in Dec 2020. I am confused about the benefits I have now.

1) Can I leave my current job and move?
2) If yes, what legalities have to be kept in mind?
3) Do I still have to maintain a visa/work auth?

Anyone who has had the experience, please guide.

TC: 420K

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  • Amazon / Eng
    onlin

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    Just another desperate intern
    onlin
    No TC no advise...
    Feb 5 3
    • Walmart
      lndsend

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      OP
      My bad for not following the rules 😄

      TC: 420K
      Feb 5
    • Amazon / Eng
      onlin

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      Just another desperate intern
      onlin
      Now that's my man.

      As the EAD says... You're Authorized to work...
      The EAD does not provide anything other than authorisation.
      However, now that you become a tax paying alien, you're entitled to a few things. Such as tax exception on some loans etc.

      GC & Citizenship? We'll deal with it when we get there.
      Feb 6
  • Talk to a lawyer, who can appreciate nuances.

    You can switch jobs with your EAD, granted:
    1. It’s been 180 days since you filed I-485
    2. You’re switching to a role that’s similar to the one you applied for on GC app. That can be subjective, talk to a lawyer
    Feb 5 0
  • Walmart
    lndsend

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    OP
    Edited description based on inputs
    Feb 5 1
  • Quest Diagnostics / IT
    vsfan1984

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    Antech, Epic, TASC
    vsfan1984
    No EAD needs 180 days before moving.
    Feb 5 0
  • Apple
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    You can take up any job with an EAD without any other work visa.

    EAD is valid as long as the GC application is. If the application is pulled or GC is rejected, the EAD is immediately invalid and so is your status in the US.

    EAD has to be renewed.

    EAD is for employment. Not valid for entering the USA. You’ll need an Advance Parole to enter. That has to be renewed too.

    The renewals and the risk of GC application cancellation “sudden death” are risky compared to an H1B.
    Feb 5 0