When to Apply for H4 EAD

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Hi Dear Murthy Forum Members,

 

need some information on my situation mentioned below for H4 EAD application process.

 

I have approved I 140.

My H1 is approved until July 2018.

However i have an amendment applied in regular process last month which is still in applied stage at USCIS. (it might take 5 months to get approved)

My wife is on H4 just arrived last week. 

 

1. Can I apply H4 EAD for her now? Or is there anything like to wait for some number of days and then only can apply?

2. Can i use the I 797 which already have the approved one with expiry date of July 2018?

3. Should i also provide the amendment Receipt copy along with the application?

4. Does the amendment process affect the H4 EAD? 

5. I see that $380 is the fee amount in H1bwiki. Please confirm if its right

 

Your response is appreciated.

Thanks in Advance.