Renewal or Initial application for J2-EAD to H4-EAD holder?

[Kalpesh_Dalwadi]

@volkan

when I apply for EAD under the new H4 visa

Do your spouse have approved I-140? If yes, you can apply for H4 EAD, otherwise H4 wont qualify for a EAD.

@volkan

should I consider it the renewal of my old EAD or first application, and could renewal or first application be matter in terms of processing time of Uscis?

It should be renewal as you had EAD in past no matter the status.

@volkan

Actually, I just received a job offer from a small company where I had applied for last year. I am wondering if I can get into this job with no valid EAD.

Legally you can’t work without EAD, otherwise it will be a violation of immigration law.