H1B 6-year rule changed?

[radha]

Is it true that there are some recent changes in INS regulations about the 6-year rule for H1.

According to the new rule now we can extend the H1B
infinitely for one-year periods after the initial 6 years;
If we just apply for labor before the expiery of the 6 year period through the employer, then can we extend our H1 for one year period infinitely till weu get a decision on our greencard ?

I was unable to find anything on the ins.gov site. IS THIS INFORMATION TRUE ? PLEASE RESPOND.

[Jp1077]

Yes that is correct, as long as your I-140/485 is pending with INS and you never become out of status, this law applies to you. Your EAD will be renewed/extended on yearly basis untill you get some deceision for INS for your GC

[radha]

Thank you very mych for your reply.

I have another question

How long must I-140 be pending with the INS for them to consider me for extension of my H1 after its 6 year cap expires ?

Thank you once again.
Radha.

[Ramasamy]

The I140/I485 must have been with INS for more than one year to get the yearly extensions after the 6th year.