Change of status from H-4 EAD to H-1B

Question: I used to work on H-4 EAD based on approved I-140. My current company is planning to file new H-1B for me in April which will start from Oct, if approved. My question is if my H-1 is approved while I am working on H-4 EAD, will that affect my H-4 status? Can I continue working till September 30th on EAD and then start working on H-1B from October 1st? Do I have to travel to India for stamping to reenter on H-1B or Can I apply COS from USA?

Answer:  If you have status up until September 30th, you can stay here on H-4 and file for change of status to H-1B. But a word of caution that the Government is taking away the permission to work for H-4 and we do not know the fate of existing H-4 EADs. Please stay in touch with us about this update by visiting our website. In principle, your question below allows a change of status till H-1B start date.