H4 EAD RFE for filing more than 120 days in advance of EAD expiry?

H4-EAD
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Hi @Anil_Gupta

We received an RFE letter mentioned that you cannot file H4 EAD renewal card before 120 days.

This was a standalone H4EAD renewal application, not tied to H1B.

Is it true? Your H4-EAD article here mentions that we can apply 180 days in advance.

Thanks for your help.

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Sorry to hear that. But, USCIS has official guidance that you can apply for EAD renewal 180 days before the expiry. See this screen shot:

USCIS official link EAD renewal guidance says 180 days

ead-renewal-uscis

Check out these two official USCIS pages for same 180 days information for EAD renewal.

  1. https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/information-employers-employees/employer-information/employment-authorization
  2. https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/employment-authorization-document

Are you sure this is the reason you have received the RFE?
I have not heard of it before, so i bit doubtful.

If it is really this issue, I would suggest you to visit a local USCIS office and ask for clarification.