H4 EAD and State Employment

[Jeya Venkatesh]

Hello,

My wife is working in State office with H4-EAD status which is valid till 5/2018 as my H1B as well. If I change my employer and start new Labor and I140 with my new employer what will happen to her H4-EAD? 

Can I apply H4-EAD renewal along with H1B-transfer? If so, can I include the existing I-140 proof as support document? Will it be acceptable?

If I am not allowed to apply for H4-EAD renewal along with H1B transfer, what will happen to her H4 EAD till I get Labor and I140 approved from my new employer? Can she work post 5/2018 till I file H4- EAD renewal with new I-140?

Basically what is the advice to renew H4-EAD while applying H1B transfer. Do I file for H4-EAD renewal with existing employer set up and I-140 and get it extended first, then go for H1B transfer?

Thank you.

 

 

 

[satya2k1]

You can apply for your wife's H4 eXtension with EAD request, along with your H1 transfer.  You can submit H4-EAD with existing I-140.  No need of new I-140 from a new employer.  I am assuming that your I-140 was approved at least 180 day back.