Applying for new SSN while on EAD

[shek2u]

Hi,

Myself (H1b) and my spouse (H4) both have valid EAD card. I haven't used my EAD, as I wanted to stay on my H1B visa. I have two questions.

1. If I apply SSN for my wife, will her status change to EAD from H4?

2. If she starts going to work using EAD, (her status will change to EAD) - will my status change to EAD from H1B?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

[JoeF]

First, you don't apply for her SSN, she does.

Second, EAD is not a status. Having an SSN doesn't change anything.

Third, using the EAD would change her status, to "pending AOS."

[pontevecchio]

1. If she applies for a SSN, her status remains H4. EAD is not a status.

2. EAD is not a status. She remains in H4 status.