What happens to spouse H4 and H4-EAD if H1B holder changes location?

Hi,
I had my H1B approved until 29 Oct 2020. My wife had her H4 and H4 EAD valid until 29 Oct 2020. In Apr 2019, I had to change my job location and my employer filed H1 amendment for me which got approved only until 31 Dec 2019(My new work permit is valid until 31Dec2019 and I-94 present on the new I797 is valid until 11Jan2020) and hence my employer is filing 1 more H1 extension for me.
Questions:

  1. Does this impact my wife’s H4 and H4-EAD which are valid until 29 Oct 2020?
  2. DO I have to file H4 extension for my wife along with my H1 extension or just file my H1 extension?
  3. If I decide not to file H4 extension for my wife, just file my H1 extension in premium , till what date she can reside in USA (31Dec2019, 11Jan2020 or 29Oct2020)?
  1. No, it will not.
  2. It is best to file it together to have the dates in sync. But it is not mandatory.
  3. She can reside until her H4 is valid or if H4 extension pending, she can continue to be in US.

Thank you Kumar for your response.

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