What if my H-1B spouse loses their job?

If H-1B spouse loses job:

• H-1B spouse has 60-day grace period to find new job
• Your H4 status depends on H-1B spouse's status
• If H-1B spouse finds new job and files H-1B transfer, your H4 continues
• If H-1B spouse cannot find job, both must leave or change status
• Your H4 EAD becomes invalid if H-1B spouse loses status

Important: H4 status is derivative - if H-1B status ends, H4 status ends too.