Can I add my wife as a beneficiary to my I-140 while she is in F-1, or does she need to change to H-4 status first?

Answer The spouse is automatically eligible as a derivative in an employment-based GC case, without regard to the spouse's status. The spouse doesn't have to be "added" to the I-140 or I-485. It is an automatic eligibility, and the spouse just needs to file the...