Thu Nov 05, 2009 7:32 pm
Once you file PERM and have it approved, you will file I-140 and either concurrently or later, I-485 (EB2 can usually file concurrently). The moment you file I-485, your spouse can also file I-485, which also entitle her to file I-765, which is employment authorization document. She would also file I-131 for Advanced parole. As soon as her EAD is approved, she can work, with no restriction. Her status then changes from H4 to 'adjustee', thus the need for Advanced parole to travel. You can stay in H1 status if you wish.
Btw, there is no need to wait for H to start GC process, but that is fr another thread, elsewhere.