F1 OPT EAD vs H4 EAD - Which is better ?

[adia24]

Hello,

I am currently on OPT EAD. I have been looking for a job for approx 7 months but no luck so far. My husband's I140 was recently filed and I plan to change my visa status to H4 EAD once his I140 gets approved.

My question is :
Are there better job prospects on H4 EAD or should I continue looking for job on OPT and get STEM Extension after its expiry. 

Any pointers will be appreciated.

Thanks

[pontevecchio]

You would be out of status with more than 90 days unemployment. You should immediately discuss your status with your DSO. You may need to leave and return with the H4 visa. Did your college not inform you about the maximum days of unemployment allowed in post completion OPT.

[shekar11#]

14 hours ago, adia24 said:

Hello,

I am currently on OPT EAD. I have been looking for a job for approx 7 months but no luck so far. My husband's I140 was recently filed and I plan to change my visa status to H4 EAD once his I140 gets approved.

My question is :
Are there better job prospects on H4 EAD or should I continue looking for job on OPT and get STEM Extension after its expiry. 

Any pointers will be appreciated.

Thanks

Better to convert to H-4 as soon as possible. There is no way you can get STEM extension because you already exceeded the number of days (90) of unemployment. One your husband I-140 and your H-4 is approved then you can apply for H-4 EAD and continue job search.

[Prathima m]

Hello,

I currently have h4 ead approved until 2021 Aug. I got admission into university for ms in CS. I'm confused whether I need to convert to F1 by going back for stamping in my home country or apply for change of status online and continue masters while looking for jobs on ead.  I have only 2 months to do all the processing as my semester starts in January. Please help me on my situation.

 

Thank You.

[pontevecchio]

Decide whether you want to study or work. Which college makes it easy to leave anytime without paying the fees?

[JoeF]

It is perfectly fine to study on H4.