Multiple H-4 EAD filing with H1B Transfers

USA H4 Visa
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Here is my current situation:
My wife has H-4 EAD valid till July 2020 so she is eligible for H-4 EAD extension based on my current I-797 which is valid till Dec 2021. Also, I am in process of looking for new jobs and I expect to file for H-1b transfer soon but it is still not fixed

My questions are as follows:

  1. Can We file for H-4 EAD extension stand alone based on my current I-797 since I am technically still employed with my current employer
  2. Let’s say if the 1st case is pending and My new employer files for H-1, H-4 and H-4 ead in premium processing… what happens to the 1st H-4 EAD application and new H-4 EAD application.

Also, is there anyway to indicate that we have already filed for a H-4 EAD application standalone with old I-797 and filed a new one because I moved jobs?

please let me know about it

Thank you

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  1. Yes, you can.
  2. Nothing, it will continue to be processed most of the times as long as the relevant H4 is valid.
    Yes, you should submit a cover letter to USCIS when you file the H1B transfer along with H4 and H4 EAD, indicating that you have a pending H4 EAD, so that USCIS is aware of the same.