Can H4 EAD extension be applied with recently approved H1 and valid H4 that got approved with prior H1?

[kk3399]

My spouse got H4 (valid until Aug 2022) approved, applied with my H1 transfer (which got approved until Aug 2022). My spouse also has H4 EAD valid until Oct 2020. I changed employer recently but did not apply for H4 extension (as existing H4 still got validity until Aug 2022).

Can I apply for H4 EAD extension in April 2020 with existing valid H4 and newly approved H1 and valid I140?

Thanks

[User099]

Yes, you can.

[kk3399]

Thanks for your reply.

Does that mean the H4 EAD extension be applied in April 2020 with existing valid H4 and newly approved H1 instead of extending H4 with newly approved H1 and then applying for H4 EAD extension? I have read about H4 EAD extension receiving an RFE when filed with valid old H4 and new H1, so checking again. Thanks!

[User099]

You can use the existing H4 and newly approved H1 to extend EAD. If you think extending H4 will add additional time for EAD then you can apply for H4 extension and EAD.

I have not heard of any RFE as you mentioned if all documents were submitted appropriately.