shraddhakamat Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hello, Here is my situation. I am currently on H4 visa which expires on 11/19/2015, as my husbands H1 (I140 approved) expires on 11/19/2015. His company is going to file for H1 extension soon (no premium processing). Should I file for my H4 extension and H4 EAD along with his application (after 5/26/2015) OR should I wait for his H1 extension to be approved before filing for my application. Please advice. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
jairichi Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 File a H4 extension and EAD along with his application. Quote Link to comment
ak_mn_10 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 I dont think so i read somewhere that you need approval of H1b & H4 to be able to apply for EAD Quote Link to comment
sp.dev Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 I think you can apply together based on what they mentioned in this link. http://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/employment-authorization-certain-h-4-dependent-spouses "For your convenience, you may file Form I-765 with Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, or with both Form I-539 and the H-1B principal nonimmigrant’s Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker. However, USCIS will not process your Form I-765 (except filing fees) until after USCIS has adjudicated your Form I-539. The 90-day period for adjudicating Form I-765 filed together with Form I-539 does not begin until USCIS has determined whether you are eligible for the underlying H-4 nonimmigrant status, whether your spouse is eligible for the underlying H-1B nonimmigrant status, or both." Quote Link to comment
abysmal Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 You can file all the forms together. However, a decision on EAD will only happen once H1B, H4 are adjudicated. Refer to the latest FAQ published on USCIS website, this query is clarified Quote Link to comment
srsathi Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Hi, I have a question on filing H4 EAD renewal along with H1 renewal. While filling the form, there is a question (number 18) where we have to enter the primary H1 holder I797 EAC#. Do we have to provide the current EAC# ? Current one expires on October 2016 so just checking if we have to enter existing EAC# or leave it blank Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment
v.dave05@gyahoo.in Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 Hi @srsathi Did you ever get your reply for above question? I have the same doubt. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
Saurabhsrv Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 Hi @v.dave05@gyahoo.in , @srsathi I'm having the same doubt regarding the H-1B extension I-797 petition number to be put on I-765 EAD form. Will it be current approved petition number or would it be blank (as the new one would not be known at the time of filing) ? Please let me know. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
Piyush J Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 Hi @Saurabhsrv I'm also in the same stage and would like to file H-1B extension + H4 extension + i-765 EAD form all together. Could you figure out answer to your query? Thanks! Quote Link to comment
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