F1 EAD to H4 EAD

[pronithams]

Hi,

I am exploring the option of moving from F1 EAD to H4 and H4 EAD.
My F1 EAD is valid till 6th June 2016. So I have about 5 months before it expires.
I was on H4 visa before I moved to F1 visa.

This is what I am planning to do:

1. Flying to India for a visa interview to change from F1 to H4. (I am doing this to reduce the visa conversion time.)
2. Once I get my H4, I plan to apply for my EAD card.

Here are my questions:

1. Will my current F1 OPT work permit be valid if I apply for H4 visa?
2. Will my current F1 OPT work permit be valid if I apply for H4 EAD?
3. Will my H4 / H4 EAD application be affected by the fact that I was on H4 visa and then moved to F1 visa and now I am moving back to H4?

Appreciate your help!

[shervin143]

1. Will my current F1 OPT work permit be valid if I apply for H4 visa?
>>> No. Once yu enter in H4 visa, your status will be H4 and you cannot use your F1 OPT.

2. Will my current F1 OPT work permit be valid if I apply for H4 EAD?
>>> No.

3. Will my H4 / H4 EAD application be affected by the fact that I was on H4 visa and then moved to F1 visa and now I am moving back to H4?
>>> No. That will have no impact.