F1 OPT to H4 EAD : Filing Concurrently

[nsmodi]

Hello, I am planning to apply F1 OPT -->H4 EAD for my wife.

I have 140 approved. My wife came to US on H4 with me in May 2013 & then she started study here so she got COS from H4 to F1 in July 2014
Currently My wife is on F1 OPT, now we are planning to get her on F1 OPT --> H4-->H4 EAD as my H1 is valid till 2019.

Could you please help me answer few of my questions as below:

Q1) I know we can file F1 OPT --> H4-->H4 EAD concurrently but is there any special process to file both concurrently Or it is as simple as that we send all documents together?
Q2) Do we have to make 2 separate copy of supporting documents for I539 & for I765? or just one would be enough since we are filing concurrently?
How many total photos we need to send? 2 for I539 & 2 for I765 or just 2 photos altogether?

Q3) few questions on I539,

Part 1.1 A Number? What should be A-Number? she has EAD from OPT, should I update that or leave it blank?

Part 4. 3. Are you, or any other person included on this application, an applicant for an immigrant visa?
Part 4. 4. Has an immigrant petition EVER been filed for you or for any other person included in this application?

what should be the answer based on my scenario?

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Admin]

Your question will be reviewed by our moderator and posted on Facebook wall at http://www.facebook.com/desiopt1 within 24-72 hours.

SEARCH: Your question might be answered earlier, search previous post at http://j.mp/desioptforumsearch

ATTORNEY: In addition to the readers comments, You can also call attorneys for free advice. DesiOPT is collaborating with group of attorneys. You can contact them directly via email/ phone. Initial Consult is Free.

http://desiopt.com/company/33089/Law-Group

http://desiopt.com/company/1134/Attorney-At-Law

http://desiopt.com/company/3547/The-HMA-Law-Firm

http://desiopt.com/company/3460/Janethalaw

Please let us know your feedback after the call.

JOBS: review FAQ number 5 & 8 at http://desiopt.com/faq

NEWSLETTER: *** Don't Miss Important Topics, Subscribe to our Newsletter at http://bit.ly/1da2vrz ***

F1STUDENTCONNECT.com: Classified portal exclusive for F1 Students http://j.mp/f1con

OPT TRACKER: Track your OPT http://j.mp/1EyVFLw

INVITE FRIENDS: Feel this community useful, then invite your friends by following below steps

1. Goto http://facebook.com/desiopt1
2. Find "Suggest DesiOPT.com to Your Friends" - Click on "See All" and Invite your friends
3. If you can't find the link, refer http://bit.ly/16CAYOb

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Admin]

Your message was posted anonymously on our Facebook wall at https://www.facebook.com/desiopt1/po...88751181142247 30th June - Please review comments from other users

[thao12]

ok many thank for your post

[doler]

I am planning to apply F1 OPT -->H4 EAD for my wife, could you please help me in few questions?

[priyanka]

Hi,

I am planning to apply F1 OPT to H4 EAD, Have you applied, If so Can you please tell me the required documents?

Thanks

[nsmodi]

Here is complete list:

 Filing fee of $290 check for I-539 Application

 Filing fee of $380 check for I-765 Application

 2 Color photos*

 Signed G-1145*

 Completed form I-539, Application for COS from F1 to H4

 Completed form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization H4 EAD

 Copy of my passport (Front, Back and my VISA page )*

 Copy of my US Driving License

 Copy of last EAD based on F1 OPT

 I-797 copy of my F1 visa approval

 Copy of my spouse passport along with visa*

 I-797A copy of my spouse’s H1B visa approval

 Copy of my spouse’s I-140*approval

 Copy of our Marriage Certificate*

 Copy of I-94*

 Copy of my spouse I-94*

 I-20's

 Tax return documents

 My spouse last 3 pay stubs*

 My last 3 paystubs

 My last year W2 & My spouse last year W2

[dharajani]

Hello,
can You please tell how long did it took to get H4 Ead?
Yor help is appreciable

Here is complete list:

 Filing fee of $290 check for I-539 Application

 Filing fee of $380 check for I-765 Application

 2 Color photos*

 Signed G-1145*

 Completed form I-539, Application for COS from F1 to H4

 Completed form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization H4 EAD

 Copy of my passport (Front, Back and my VISA page )*

 Copy of my US Driving License

 Copy of last EAD based on F1 OPT

 I-797 copy of my F1 visa approval

 Copy of my spouse passport along with visa*

 I-797A copy of my spouse’s H1B visa approval

 Copy of my spouse’s I-140*approval

 Copy of our Marriage Certificate*

 Copy of I-94*

 Copy of my spouse I-94*

 I-20's

 Tax return documents

 My spouse last 3 pay stubs*

 My last 3 paystubs

 My last year W2 & My spouse last year W2

[nsmodi]

Hello,
can You please tell how long did it took to get H4 Ead?
Yor help is appreciable

it took about 2.5 month when I applied in 2016, I am sure timeline could be very different currently.