Help Needed: H1-B layoff move to H4/H4EAD

[known_user]

Hello,

I would like to know a few things here:
There was H1-B Layoffs in my company and my last date was 09/02.

I-140 Approved for me and my spouse.
I started my 60 day grace period from 09/03. Incase I don't find an employer to sponsor H1-B in the next few weeks, what would be ideal time to file H4.
Time taken to file an H4 COS?
How long does it take to get the receipt?

1. Time to prepare application
2. Time to get confirmation of application.
3. Time to get receipt of application
4. Suggested time.

Please help with your experiences and details if any.

[rkk09]

Hi Member,
Please see my response below.
Time taken to file an H4 COS?
Answer: If you have all the documents, it will need only few hours to complete I-539 petition.
How long does it take to get the receipt?
Answer: Receipt will take less than one months to receive to your home address.

1. Time to prepare application
Answer: Just few hours process.
2. Time to get confirmation of application.
Answer: If you send the petition through overnight courier, you will get acknowledgement receipt, once it is delivered.
3. Time to get receipt of application
Answer: Less than one month
4. Suggested time.
Answer: You should have filed the petition as soon as possible. Dont just think of grace periods.
Thanks