H4-EAD Extension - Premium processing

[Supriya1]

Hi all,

 

I hold a valid H4-EAD currently, which is expiring in early March 2016, just over a month from now. My spouse's application to extend the current H1B (and my H4) visa is currently under USCIS process since October 2015.

Once we receive the H1/H4 extension approval, we should be able to apply for H4-EAD extension. However, the processing time for H4 EAD is 3 months. Given the current situation, It is practically impossible to get the H4-EAD extension approval before it expires (early Mar 2016).

Couple questions -

1) Is there a way to expedite the H4-EAD extension application process?
2) Whether I should be able to work while waiting for the H4-EAD extension approval?

 

Thanks a lot,

Supriya

[jairichi]

1. No.

2. No.

[JoeF]

I don't think there is premium processing for the EAD.

You have to stop working when the current EAD expires, if you don't have the new EAD by then.