1. Can I apply for H-4-EAD on May 26 2015 even if my H-4 COS is still pending ? Or I will have to wait till it get approved ?<br>
2. My employer already filed my PERM and they are OK to come back with them on H-4 EAD. Can I apply for I-140 after H-4 EAD is approved ?
Is it ok if I will stay on H-4 EAD to continue processing of my GC ?
See clip from Attorney Rajiv S. Khanna's conference call video that addresses this question.
https://youtu.be/3Heaadpk1Ik?t=809
FAQ Transcript:
1. You can apply while your status is pending. but in my opinion an EAD can be applied on or after May 26th even if change of status to H-1 is pending.
2. Yes there is no law that stops you from applying a green card. you can start your green card , continue your green card or even finalize your green card while you are on your H-4.