Originally posted by vijayrc
If your H1 is valid, and you work for the H1 sponsoring employer and haven't yet used your EAD, then you don't need an AP.
H1 would do to re-enter
If your H1 is valid, and you work for the H1 sponsoring employer and haven't yet used your EAD, and if your wife hasn't used her EAD either, then she does not need an AP. H4 would do to re-enter.
Using your EAD voids your H1, which case you need an AP
Using your EAD voids your H1,H4 which case both need an AP
Using her EAD voids her H4, which case she needs an AP
Hope this helps.