H4 EAD: I-140 approved but Changed Employer

[rgaddam437]

I'm on H1B visa with I-140 approved with employer A. Recently in April moved to Employer B. I was left with 1 yr 4 months of H1B out of 6Yrs. 

When Employer B transferred my H1B based on my approved I-140 I got 3 more years of H1B (under the AC21 H-1B portability rules). 

My wife is currently on H1B and I would like to apply her H4 EAD. My I-140 is active and is not revoked by my previous employer (A). 

My new employer (B) will start my GC processing in couple of months.

 

Now I have many questions based on my situation:

 

1. Is my wife eligible for H4 EAD with the approved I-140 with Previous employer (A)?

 

2. As my H1B extended beyond 6 yrs under AC21 act (even though I did not finish 6 yrs H1B) will my wife eligible for H4 EAD under this provision?

 

3. If eligible, as my wife is currently on H1B can I apply for H4 Visa(Change of Status) and H4-EAD together?

 

4. If in case my wife's H4 EAD application is denied/rejected will this affect her H1B status?

 

Thanks in advance.

[jairichi]

1. Yes.

2. Yes, based on approved I-140.

3. Yes, but H4 EAD application processing will start only after approval of COS to H4.

4. Yes if her COS to H4 gets approved.