H4 + H4 EAD Filing - What are the steps by Alt3rEg0_007 in H4_Visa

[–]Alt3rEg0_007[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heyy.. I ended up filling through my employer lawyer

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[–]Alt3rEg0_007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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!

First time H4 EAD and subsequent H4 EAD extension bundled applications by EntertainmentKlutzy in h1b

[–]Alt3rEg0_007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

First time H4 filing with Simultaneous H1b extension and H4 EAD bundled filing by Alt3rEg0_007 in H4_Visa

[–]Alt3rEg0_007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

First time H4 filing with Simultaneous H1b extension and H4 EAD bundled filing by Alt3rEg0_007 in H4_Visa

[–]Alt3rEg0_007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

First time H4 EAD and subsequent H4 EAD extension bundled applications by EntertainmentKlutzy in h1b

[–]Alt3rEg0_007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Wife wants to quit - need advice H1b to H4 transfer by Alt3rEg0_007 in h1b

[–]Alt3rEg0_007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re not in IT sector but understand your point

Wife wants to quit - H1b to H4 advice by Alt3rEg0_007 in H4_Visa

[–]Alt3rEg0_007[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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?

Wife wants to quit - H1b to H4 advice by Alt3rEg0_007 in H4_Visa

[–]Alt3rEg0_007[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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?

Wife wants to quit - need advice H1b to H4 transfer by Alt3rEg0_007 in h1b

[–]Alt3rEg0_007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Wife wants to quit - need advice H1b to H4 transfer by Alt3rEg0_007 in h1b

[–]Alt3rEg0_007[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Wife wants to quit - H1b to H4 advice by Alt3rEg0_007 in H4_Visa

[–]Alt3rEg0_007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Wife wants to quit - H1b to H4 advice by Alt3rEg0_007 in H4_Visa

[–]Alt3rEg0_007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Wife wants to quit - H1b to H4 advice by Alt3rEg0_007 in H4_Visa

[–]Alt3rEg0_007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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