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Can H-4 and H-4 EAD applications be filed during a spouse's electronic H-1B transfer?
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Paper H-4 and EAD filings cannot be directly bundled with an electronic petition. Instead, file the paper applications separately and request a future effective start date (up to 6 months out) so the spouse can continue working on their current H-1B while the EAD is processed, avoiding employment authorization gaps.