I have EAD card, and my eer wants to petition for H1B visa. Am IConsidered as new or applicant 4 continuation?

Question

I have employment authorization card that will expire june 2009, my employer will petition for my H1B visa. SInce I am working already, am I considered as new applicant or applicant for continuation of previously approved employment with same employer (form i-129)? Does anyone know, please help, thanks in advance.

Answer 1

If this is your first H1B petition, then you are new applicant.  

Answer 2

New applicant.  Continuation is only if you are renewing your H1B visa with the same employer.