Hello,
I’m particularly interested in the timeframe that allows the spouse of a H-1B holder (which is an H-4 visa-holder) to start working after the simultaneous filing of the I140-I485 for the Green Card under the Reduction in Recruitment alternative in the Vermont office? If we assume that the I140-I485 forms are simultaneously filed in January 2003, approximately when would the spouse be allowed to work afterwards, December 2003, December 2004? Thanks in advance.

well when u file the I-485, u must also file the I-765 (authorization to work) for yourself and spouse. Vermont is taking 60-90 days to issue EAD (Employment authorization document) so if u file in January, your wife will have authorization to work by March/April 2003
Hope this helps