Bala30:H1B or EAD which one is better for me now?

[bala30]

Hi,

I am on H1b working for company B which I got extended to 3 yrs after my I 140 approved from company A.

Company A filed my H1b, Employment Authorisation and Advance parole for which I got EAD (2 yrs back).

Company B continued and extended Employement Authorisation and Advance parole process using AC 21 portability.

Now I got laid off from company B.

So at this time can I use my EAD status which I never used since I got EAD?
if so what the next thing I need to do.

Or do I need to apply H1 from other company? if so how soon?

Also Please let me know if I miss any.

[immihelp]

Are you eligible for AC21 again through company C? If so, you should join them. Company C can either file your H1 or your can use the EAD you received through company B.

Read https://www.immihelp.com/maintaining...ent-of-status/ for difference between EAD and H1.