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I obtained tps while while on h-1b. I am thinking of using my new EAD to get additional side (freelance work). I am afraid this might violate the terms of my H1B. I did some research and came upon this FAQ docuemnt from USCIS.
The part that interest me is:
Question: If an H-1B nonimmigrant obtains an EAD based on his or her TPS, can he or she continue to maintain his or her H-1B nonimmigrant status? Answer: A TPS beneficiary is granted an “open market employment” EAD. This means that the EAD gives him or her unrestricted access to employment in the United States. The fact that an H-1B nonimmigrant is granted this type of an EAD does not cause the alien to violate his or her nonimmigrant status, if he or she continues to act in accordance with the requirements of his or her approved H-1B nonimmigrant petition. However, the nonimmigrant will violate his or her H- 1B status if s/he uses the EAD to engage in employment for a separate employer and leaves the employer listed on the approved I-129 petition.
Since I don't intend to leave my employer but simply engage in another employment. Do I violate H-1B if I engage in employment with another employer without leaving my h-1b sponsoring company?
The part that interest me is:
Question: If an H-1B nonimmigrant obtains an EAD based on his or her TPS, can he or she continue to maintain his or her H-1B nonimmigrant status? Answer: A TPS beneficiary is granted an “open market employment” EAD. This means that the EAD gives him or her unrestricted access to employment in the United States. The fact that an H-1B nonimmigrant is granted this type of an EAD does not cause the alien to violate his or her nonimmigrant status, if he or she continues to act in accordance with the requirements of his or her approved H-1B nonimmigrant petition. However, the nonimmigrant will violate his or her H- 1B status if s/he uses the EAD to engage in employment for a separate employer and leaves the employer listed on the approved I-129 petition.
Since I don't intend to leave my employer but simply engage in another employment. Do I violate H-1B if I engage in employment with another employer without leaving my h-1b sponsoring company?
