Duration for H1 to H4 and H4 to H4 EAD

[ggn979]

Hi, 

 My wife is on H1B - 5th year. We got to know that her employer won't sponsor for her GC. She has 1.5 years remaining on her H1-B. 

I have  I-140 approved. She wants to continue with her current employer on H4-EAD.

So Planning to change her status from H1-B to H4 then H4 to H4-EAD.

 

1. What is the duration to get her H1-B to H4 and H4 to H4-EAD?

2. When is the best time to start her above processes without having a break from her current employer?

 

Thanks

[JoeF]

While COS to H4 and the EAD can be filed together, the EAD will only get processes when H4 is approved.

So, there will definitely be a gap during which she can not work. No way around that.

[ggn979]

While COS to H4 and the EAD can be filed together, the EAD will only get processes when H4 is approved.

So, there will definitely be a gap during which she can not work. No way around that.

Thanks JoeF.  You gave me a clear view what we have to do.