Can I get H4 EAD if my spouse is on H-1B cap-gap?

No, H4 EAD is not available during cap-gap:

• Cap-gap is F-1 status extension, not H-1B status
• H4 EAD requires valid H-1B status
• During cap-gap, spouse is still on F-1 status, not H-1B
• H4 EAD becomes available after H-1B status begins (October 1st)

Timeline: Wait until H-1B status begins, then file H4 EAD if I-140 is approved or spouse is in 7th year extension.