Who Can File H-4 + EAD Together?
- Currently in valid nonimmigrant status
- Spouse in valid H-1B status
- Spouse has approved I-140 OR is in 7th+ year H-1B
- No unauthorized work history
- No travel plans while applications are pending
Our eligibility check covers:
- H-4 change of status eligibility
- H-4 EAD eligibility (I-140/AC21)
- Concurrent filing requirements
- Preconceived intent concerns
- Timeline and processing expectations
- Required documents for both applications
Frequently Asked Questions
Filing together means you can start working as soon as your H-4 status is approved, rather than waiting months for a separate EAD application.
They are filed together but processed separately. Your EAD can only be approved after your H-4 is approved.
You can still file for H-4 change of status alone. You'd apply for EAD later when your spouse gets I-140 approval or reaches 7th year.
USCIS fees are the same whether filed together or separately. Filing together saves time and ensures both are pending simultaneously.