H1B to H4 EAD or L1 which will have less work gap?

Hi,

I am on H1B visa in US. my H1B Visa is maxing out in July 10, 2025.
I would like to continue working in US. My wife is also working and she is on her H1B visa with I-140 approved.

I am planning to go to India on May 1st week and switch to H4 Visa and come back to US and initiate H4 EAD.

But i am afraid when i might get H4 EAD card. Heard it might take an year to get an EAD.

is this wise decision to go for H4 EAD or shall i go back to India and ask my current employer to do an L1 Visa?
Again do i need to wait for an year to initiate L1 visa?

Please suggest

It is your choice to go with H4 EAD or L1.

If you are getting an opportunity for L1, I would suggest to go for it.