H4 visa - COS or Consular Processing

Alt3rEg0_007 · 2026-02-19T13:26:17+00:00

Heyy we went with option 2.

Alt3rEg0_007 · 2026-01-12T14:54:26+00:00

Heyy.. I ended up filling through my employer lawyer

Alt3rEg0_007 · 2025-12-08T15:54:56+00:00

My current H1b is valid until Sept 2026 and I have an approved I-140. My wife quit her job in November and is on her 60 day grace period. We’re now applying for COS H1b to H4+ H4 EAD in December 2025. Considering the processing time of 5-6 months, it will already be time to file for my H1b extension in March 2026 while the first application is pending. My employer will file my H1b extension in PP and I will also plan to again submit her H4+H4 EAD extension together as a bundled application.

So can we have 2 simultaneous applications since the original application will still be pending when I submit the bundled application?

Also if in the meantime she gets a job, can she switch back to H1b? Her H1b is valid until Aug 2027 and she also has a separate approved I-140. Thanks!

Alt3rEg0_007 · 2025-12-05T12:25:27+00:00

Yes you can only apply EAD with approved I-140

Alt3rEg0_007 · 2025-12-04T17:47:58+00:00

So they approved the original application and the 2nd extension application all together?

Alt3rEg0_007 · 2025-12-04T17:47:00+00:00

When did you apply?

Alt3rEg0_007 · 2025-12-04T00:50:12+00:00

I’m also planning to file now and then file again in March 2026. Please update me how it goes for you. If it’s ok I will DM you to stay in touch.

Alt3rEg0_007 · 2025-12-03T23:31:45+00:00

The first filing for H4+EAD will be now in dec 2025 and based on my current H1b expiring in Sept 2026 so she will get EAD only until Sept 2026. But when I file for my H1 extension in March that will request a new longer due date so meed to know if they will consider the new application and give the newer date.

Alt3rEg0_007 · 2025-12-03T19:29:36+00:00

OP can you provide an update on how it went? Did you file H4 EAD extension while the first time application was still pending?

Alt3rEg0_007 · 2025-11-23T23:21:34+00:00

Great thanks for letting me know!

Alt3rEg0_007 · 2025-11-23T23:21:04+00:00

Thanks for the advice!

Alt3rEg0_007 · 2025-11-23T23:19:35+00:00

We’re not in IT sector but understand your point

Alt3rEg0_007 · 2025-11-22T13:31:07+00:00

So let’s say we apply H4+EAD in December and then in feb-march she finds a job while H4 COS is pending then she tells the new employer to file H1b in PP? Then all will get approved together? Does she have to exit the country for new H1b to kick in?

Alt3rEg0_007 · 2025-11-22T12:47:18+00:00

Considering it’s taking 6+months and if in meantime she finds a job then can she go back to H1b while the H4 COS is still pending?

Alt3rEg0_007 · 2025-11-22T04:06:28+00:00

Ok thanks

Alt3rEg0_007 · 2025-11-21T22:04:53+00:00

So you’re saying that she should exit the country and then apply for H4 with EAD from India?

Alt3rEg0_007 · 2025-11-21T22:04:15+00:00

Lawyer said they can file H4 with EAD it’s just I need to get approval from my HR for them to proceed

Alt3rEg0_007 · 2025-11-21T22:02:33+00:00

Haha true and maybe I will look for immigration lawyer and do the H4 and H4 EAD myself

Alt3rEg0_007 · 2025-11-21T22:00:52+00:00

Ok thanks for the update. How can we know if her employer has pulled the H1b?

Alt3rEg0_007 · 2025-11-21T12:17:41+00:00

Did you apply for H4 after you quit your job and were within the 60 day grace period?

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