Filling For H4 EAD before filing H1B Amendment

[Sujesh]

Hi,

I have a question regarding filling H4EAD. 

I am on H1B visa with approved I-140. In 3 weeks i will be filing a amendment for change of location. My spouse H4 is valid till 2019.

We are planning to apply for H4 EAD.  My employer doesn't apply for H4EAD, when they file for amendment, so i have to file for H4EAD by myself. 

 Can anyone please confirm on the below questions for me.

1) Can we apply H4EAD before my amendment is filed. If we can file, will I have to file with my current location address or address of my new location for delivery of receipt.

2) Should we apply H4EAD only after filing for amendment. In this case should i wait till the amendment is approved or can i apply once i get the receipt for amendment (before amendment is approved).

 

Kindly clarify on this, so that i can plan accordingly.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

[directory0818]

How on earth h1-amendment (work status) even related to ead (work authorization)?

What does h4 ead list of documents ask?

I think primary I 140 approval notice is sufficient to file ead.

[Neda]

On 10/1/2017 at 0:08 AM, directory0818 said:

How on earth h1-amendment (work status) even related to ead (work authorization)?

What does h4 ead list of documents ask?

I think primary I 140 approval notice is sufficient to file ead.

It is related. If the amendment is rejected then H4 EAD might get rejected. Just having I140 is not enough for H4 EAD, a valid H1 is also required. Please see the application form for EAD.