images OTHER DRUGS. Anne Hathaway Anne Hathaway and JakeWillIBLucky06-14 11:22 AMGo ahead and file 485/EAD etc. EAD approval takes 2-3 months. To be on the safe side, apply for H1 extension also . it is safe to keep H1 till you get your 485 approval. I thought once your EAD gets approved then you H1 Visa is not longer valid. You could keep EAD and H1 together active?? Any experts, could you