Then what would be next stage?? Will loose both H1B and GC?? GO back?? Has anyone faced such situation? You are allowed to work until you have your EAD expires. You get EAD based on your I-485 pending status. Since if your I485 being denied, then you will lose everything. Now since you cannot have 2 status at the same time, and if you use EAD to work, your H1B becomes invalid. EAD will give you an opportunity to work wherever you want.