H1B still valid after using AP for travel?

[vs_vasan]

Hi,

I got my EAD and also AP. I also got my H1B visa extended which is valid till 2010. But I am yet to get the H1B stamping yet. In the next couple of months, I am planning to travel to India. I'm not sure whether I will be able to get my H1B visa stamped. So, if while coming back to the US, if I enter using my AP, then does it mean that I'm losing my H1B status and switching to EAD?

If not, then after I enter the US with AP, can I still extend/get H1B visa stamped later?

I would appreciate if you could clarify regarding teh same.

Thanks
vsv

[PraetorianXI]

After using AP you can continue using your H1B with the sponsoring employer, but you can not change employers or extend/renew that H1B. You are better of using EAD anyways.

[kirat]

Hi Vasan,

I agree, you can use AP and still maintain you H1-b as long as you stay with your sponsoring employer (who applied for you GC).

Congratulations on getting both EAD and AP, How long did it take for you to get both.

I applied my EAD and AP in August, got EAD but still waiting for AP. Any idea?

[vs_vasan]

I had also applied for my I-485, EAD, AP together in Aug '07. I got my EAD & AP both in Oct '07 itself.