回複：I485 pending, can I apply for H1B extension beyond 6 years

I got the following from wikipedia (what a wonderful resource for information). It seems that, in my case, I have an approved I140, but because my PD is now current, I CAN NOT apply for the extension beyond 6 years.
Can some experts please confirm this?
Many thanks.




In theory, the maximum duration of the H-1B visa is six years (ten years for exceptional Defense Department project-related work). H-1B holders who want to continue to work in the U.S. after six years, but who have not obtained permanent residency status, must remain outside of the U.S. for one year before reapplying for another H-1B visa.

There are generally two exceptions to the 6 year duration of the H-1B visa:

If a visa holder has ted an I-140 immigrant petition or a labor certification prior to his 5th year anniversary of having the H-1B visa, he is entitled to renew his H-1B visa in 1 year increments until a decision has been rendered on his application for permanent residence.
If the visa holder ha has an approved I-140 immigrant petition, but is unable to initiate the final step of the green card process due to his priority date not being current, he may be entitled to a 3 year extension of his H-1B visa. This exception originated with the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act of 2000

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