Doing FP this month- Do I need H1B Renewal ???

[juthee2001]

Dear Readers !

Please help me addressing my confusion. I am schedule to do my FP in last week of January/2002. However, my current three-year H1B Approval is expiring in 3rd week of February/2002. PLEASE tell me.......Do I really need to apply for renewal now for my new H1B to be safe, although it is gonna cost almost $1,600.00. For your info.........I already have my EAD and AP in my hand.

Please clarify ASAP.
Thanks.......

JJ
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[sgautam]

In case you want to save those $1600 I would suggest you to use your EAD. Since you have AP as well, you can travel out of the country and come back.
I'm not sure if you would have to pay those $1600 why are you considering extending your H-1B?
However, if your employer is paying that then I'd suggest you to extend your H-1B.