I’m working on an H-1B visa and recently changed employers. My H-1B with the new employer has been approved and is valid until January 2028.
Old Employer: H-1B valid until September 2026
New Employer: H-1B approved until January 2028
During this transition, we did not renew spouse H-4 or H-4 EAD, both of which are currently valid until September 2026.
Question 1: Can we apply for an H-4 and H-4 EAD extension now based on my new H-1B approval, or do we need to wait until six months before the H-4/EAD expiration date to file the extension?
Question 2: If we cannot renew H4 EAD now, can we only renew H4, then this will allow us automatic EAD extension based on new H4 I-94? or We can do this 6 month before expire only?
Thanks
Amit