Hi,
we applied H1,H4 and H4EAD together and H1 and H4EAD git approved on 08/05 and also received originalnal approval copies along with EAD card.But H4 status still showing as Case received. we haven't received any approval copy as well.
pls share your inputs
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My H1B+H4+H4 EAD was bundled together and were received on the same day. My attorney got the email receipt number 3 days after receipt and I got courtesy copy of H4 and H4 EAD a week after the receipt.
My current H4 and H4 EAD receipt start with SRC but it says that the case was transfered to a different USCIS center. How do I know which service center is processing my case currently? Does texas service center have the case currently or was it transferred from texas service center to a different service center?
Applied h4 and ead bundled with h1b premium
cessing last week. Applied in paper filing as per atuorney. Got h1b receipt alone in I0E series. No update on h4 and ead receipt. How long it will take? And since Got h1b receipt alone, whether h4 and ead is now separated and won't consider for bundled adjudication?
Hi Everyone,
My employer filed my H1B extension ( premium processing ), along with my spouse H4 and H4 EAD bundled together in one package. The package was delivered to USCIS lockbox on August 05th.
My employer informed me that the checks for the H4 and H4 EAD were processed and cashed, and we received the receipt notices on same day. but there is still no receipt number or email notification for the primary H1B application.
Usually, I hear cases being the exact opposite, the H1B premium receipt arrives instantly, while the H4 and H4 EAD is behind for weeks. My cases seems completely different.
Did anyone go through this situation. Thanks for the help!
Finally got some good news today. My H4 EAD card was produced on August 17. 🎉
My current EAD expires on September 14, so the last few weeks were extremely stressful. Sharing my timeline in case it helps someone else waiting.
June 11 – H1B + H4 + H4 EAD filed together
June 29 – Biometrics completed
July 4 – Received a response saying they were unable to make a decision on my H4/EAD at that time
July 13 – Sent another email — no response
August 7 – Called USCIS and submitted an expedite request — no response
August 8 – Chatted with Emma and found out my case had been transferred to the Nebraska Service Center, even though my receipt number starts with SRC
August 9 – Saw a post on NRI_ADDA Instagram saying some people were getting approvals after sending email inquiries to USCIS. I had already tried emailing without much success, but I didn’t want to take any chances, so I continued following up.
August 10 – Sent another email mentioning that I work for a healthcare company
August 12 – Sent another email — no response
August 13 – Received a response to my August 10 email saying they were forwarding my case and that I should receive a decision soon
August 17 – EAD card produced! 🎉
My H4 status is still unchanged at the moment.
The last 30 days were very stressful because my EAD expires on September 14. I was constantly checking Reddit, Facebook groups, USCIS case-analysis trackers, and recent approval timelines. I also spoke with an immigration attorney about a possible mandamus lawsuit in case there was no movement.
On a personal note, I also went to the Dallas Hanuman Temple and did an 11-day fast/prayer. On the 11th day, I received the August 13 email saying my case was being forwarded for a decision. 🙏
I’m not sure which email, expedite request, or follow-up actually helped, but I kept trying every available option.
Posting this because other people’s timelines helped me a lot while I was waiting. Hopefully this gives some hope to anyone with an SRC receipt number whose case was transferred to Nebraska.
Good luck to everyone waiting. Hope you get your approvals soon! 🙏🤞
I received an email from the CSC Premium Processing Unit stating:
“USCIS recognizes your interest in the final adjudication of your applications. USCIS will be making every effort to adjudicate your applications in the most efficient manner based on the Agency’s available resources.”
The email listed my H-1B, H-4, and H-4 EAD receipt numbers. Has anyone received a similar response and then received their H-4/H-4 EAD approval soon after?
Timeline Summary:
June 25, 2026: Concurrent H-1B (PP), H-4, and H-4 EAD paper filing received by USCIS
June 30, 2026 - All 3 transferred to the California Service Center.
July 14, 2026: Biometrics appointment
July 15, 2026: Primary H-1B petition approved.
Aug 12, 2026 received above response from csc and no updates yet.
June 8, 2026: I-539, I-765 & I-129 receipt date. IOE for H1B receipt number and SRC for H4/H4 EAD receipt numbers.
June 8, 2026: Cases transferred to California Service Center (asked Emma)
June 19, 2026: H-1B (I-129) approved, H4 and H4 EAD still pending
July 22, 2026: H-4 biometrics completed (rescheduled from Aug 4 via online account)
July 30, 2026: Premium Processing Unit contacted via email
July 29–August 8, 2026: Traveled to Canada and re-entered the U.S. on H-4 (I am a Canadian Citizen) so now in H4 Status through Aug 2029
August 10, 2026: Got biometrics reuse notice in the mail from California Service Center for I-765 (?)
August 15, 2026: PP Unit emailed back and said case was forwarded to adjudications for further review
August 17, 2026: I-539 & I-765 still pending…
Will update if there’s any movement on the case.
Stats:
RD: 31-Dec-2025
Texas center , PP bundle.
H1 approved 06-Jan-2026
Biometric done 01-Apr-2026
Emailed PP on multiple time on early August
Got below email on 10-Aug-2026.
Good morning,
Thank you for contacting the Premium Processing mailbox. We forwarded your inquiry to the adjudication division for review.
H4 approved 07-Aug-2026
EAD approved in 17-Aug-2026
Long 8 months wait , God tested my patience. But finally thanks to Almighty.
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Here is the email format .
(Email Subject: “H1 ,H4 and H4EAD receipt numbers” )
In very simple words I wrote that dear officer My husband’s H1 and my H4+EAD was filed in PP bundle, H1 was approved long ago , please consider approving my H4 and EAD . Thats all , and sent it to “tsc psc nsc vsc-premium.processing@uscis.dhs.gov” . As easy as this.
**PP + Bundle: H-1B + COS H-4 + H-4 EAD**
Jun 24, 2026 — Application received
Jun 25, 2026 — Case transferred to another USCIS office
Jul 14, 2026 — Biometrics completed
Aug 2, 2026 — New card ordered
Aug 3, 2026 — Case approved
Aug 6, 2026 — Card mailed
No follow-up requests with Uscis
Cherry on top: USCIS honored future date for h4 we requested for😀
Hi everyone,
I filed my H-4 EAD (Form I-765, category C26) as a standalone application and wanted to check the current processing timelines.
Here are my details:
For those who recently filed a standalone H-4 EAD:
Would really appreciate any recent timelines. Thank you!
Jan 1 - Job loss
Feb 10 - filed a stand alone h4 and ead (csc center)
June 8 - pp bundle with my husband extension
June 22 - h1, h4 stand alone and bundle approved
June 22 - h4 and EAD( moved to Nebraska)
June 23 - completed biometrics ( rescheduled it from June 29)
After this was the most difficult times, I have expedited the EAD twice and got rejected, contacted congressman and got denied, multiple emails almost every other day to premium processing, positive replies always but no change in the status. Had a job in hand and gave it up.
Aug 6th - one of the success stories I saw on social media who shared a pp id and to mail them if biometrics asc is completed
Aug 7th - status changed to card is being produced
Aug 10th - case approved
Aug 12th - card mailed
Aug 14th - card received
Hope this helps! Good luck!
PP + Bundle: H-1B + COS H-4 + H-4 EAD
Jun 24, 2026 — Application received
Jun 25, 2026 — Case transferred to another USCIS office
Jul 14, 2026 — Biometrics completed
Aug 2, 2026 — New card ordered
Aug 3, 2026 — Case approved
Aug 6, 2026 — Card mailed
No follow-up requests with Uscis
Cherry on top: USCIS honored future date for h4 we requested for😀
I filed my H-4 and H-4 EAD together in June 2026. My spouse’s H-1B has already been approved, but my I-539 and I-765 are still pending.
I’ve sent multiple emails to the Nebraska Service Center but haven’t received any useful response.
Has anyone with a similar bundled case received a reply from Nebraska or had their H-4/H-4 EAD approved recently? If yes, when did you file and how long did it take?
Thanks!
Anyone here received this response from Nebraska Service Center for a pending H-4/H-4 EAD?
“We have forwarded your inquiry to our Adjudications Division for review and resolution.”
If you received the same response, how many days later did you get your H-4 or H-4 EAD approval?
Mine was filed in June 2026 and is still pending. Just trying to understand recent timelines. Thanks!
We filed h1+ h4 + ead together in premium for h1. Application was received on May 15 2026 to h4 and ead went toTexas Scops, h1 went to Nebraska. H1 was approved on Jun 4. No updates after May 15 for h4 and Ead. Is there anything I can do to move it to biometrics? Was anyone able to successfully move their application to biometrics? I have seen people sending emails after their biometrics is completed or h4 has been approved but have not seen anything about how to move it towards biometrics?
H4 and Ead are not first time. It’s like 3rd extension
Many of us are currently waiting on their petitions and your updates will help everyone better understand current processing timelines. Thank you for contributing.
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Hi everyone! Sharing my timeline and looking for others with a similar case, especially those who filed H-1B + H-4 + H-4 EAD together by paper under Premium Processing.
Timeline:
For those who had a similar H-1B + H-4 + H-4 EAD bundled filing with Premium Processing, especially where the H-4 was approved first and biometrics were completed afterward:
How long did it take for your H-4 EAD to be approved after biometrics?
Hi everyone,
My timeline:
My initial H-4 EAD is still pending, and my USCIS online account still doesn’t show that biometrics were completed. I’ve sent multiple emails requesting to expedite but haven’t received a response yet.
Is anyone else with an SRC receipt or a similar timeline still waiting? If your initial H-4 EAD has been approved recently, how long did it take after biometrics?
Thanks!
Hi all,
I recently filed H1 ext + H4 for spouse and child + H4 EAD(new) bundled using PP and the received date is Aug 3rd 2026. My employer got the H1 ext receipt number through email and the next day received the EAD petition receipt number through mail(Aug 7th). But till now neither the attorney nor my employer didn’t receive the H4 extension receipts. What could be the reason and is there a way to track them?