F-1 -> H4 before I-485?

[jerrychoco]

My husband has H1 and is filing I-140 (NIW)/I-485, and I want to file I-485 together. I am current F-1 with OPT, which expires un August, and do not work now. Should I change my status to H4 before filing I-485, or change after filing I-485? Thanks

 

[TheRealCanadian]

My husband has H1 and is filing I-140 (NIW)/I-485, and I want to file I-485 together. I am current F-1 with OPT, which expires un August, and do not work now. Should I change my status to H4 before filing I-485, or change after filing I-485?

There's no need to file a Change of Status to H4, but if you want to, you can file it along with the I-485.