Eligibility of H4 EAD extension

[sarkarp]

My Wife's H4 and H4 EAD got expired on March, 2025. H4 extension process has been going on. In the meantime, I came to know from online that my H1B visa got approved but didn't get the approval notice yet. Under this circumstances, can I file H4 EAD extension with H4 receipt of notice? If yes, will I be eligible for working with H4 EAD receipt only?

 

[newacct]

Under this circumstances, can I file H4 EAD extension with H4 receipt of notice?

I believe so

If yes, will I be eligible for working with H4 EAD receipt only?

Not if she doesn't have a valid H4 I-94.

If your wife has an unexpired H4 visa, she might consider instead leaving the US and re-entering, with a copy of your new H1b I-94 and the marriage certificate, to be admitted into H4 status for the same duration as your H1b. Then she would be able to work on a pending H4 EAD renewal.

 

[sarkarp]

I believe so

Not if she doesn't have a valid H4 I-94.

If your wife has an unexpired H4 visa, she might consider instead leaving the US and re-entering, with a copy of your new H1b I-94 and the marriage certificate, to be admitted into H4 status for the same duration as your H1b. Then she would be able to work on a pending H4 EAD renewal.

Thank you for quickly replying!
As I mentioned, H4 extension process has been going. This is one way of getting H4 status extended. But I think you mentioned, without leaving U.S and re-entering, a valid H1B I-94 and marriage certificate also help to get the H4 status extended. Do I need to do anything for that?