H4 EAD RFE despite submitting receipts (H1B + H4 pending) – Applied Sep 2025
Hi everyone,
Looking to see if anyone has faced something similar or can share advice.
Timeline:
• H1B (Form I-129) + H4 (Form I-539) filed together → Receipt date: July 1, 2025
• H4 EAD (Form I-765) filed → Sep 3, 2025
• Both H1B and H4 are still pending
When I filed my H4 EAD, I already included:
• I-129 receipt notice (H1B)
• I-539 receipt notice (H4)
Now I received an RFE asking for:
1. Proof of spouse’s status (latest I-129 showing status/extensions)
2. Evidence of approved/pending I-539
My confusion:
• I already submitted both receipt notices with the original EAD packet
• Both cases are still pending, so I don’t have approvals yet
Questions:
• Has anyone received a similar RFE even after submitting receipt notices?
• What are the chances of getting approval for H1 and H4 visas before June 1st, considering that I need to submit my response before that date?
• What did you include in your RFE response? (resubmitted receipts, prior H1B approvals, I-94, pay stubs, visa stamps, etc.?)
Any guidance or shared experience would really help. Trying to respond correctly without causing further delays.
Thanks in advance!