Query regarding conversion to H1B

[Ramakanth1984]

I have maxed out my L1 B Visa and is currently on L1A which will max out in Jan 2018 ,I also have labor approved and is pending for I140 filing . Below are my queries

1) This is my 6th year in USA and since H1B is valid only for Max stay of 6 years can i apply in 6th year
2)Will my status be retained if H1B does not get picked.
3)Can i extend my H1B beyond 6 years as my I140 will be in filed and processing state by the time H1B gets filed
4)Can i file for new H1B even after 6 years if i get my I140 approval before L1A Maxes out but before actual CAP opens ..
5)If my I140 gets approved and i485 is filed before l1A max what will be the options for maintaining a valid status

[shervin143]

1) This is my 6th year in USA and since H1B is valid only for Max stay of 6 years can i apply in 6th year
>>> No.

2)Will my status be retained if H1B does not get picked.
>>> Yes.

3)Can i extend my H1B beyond 6 years as my I140 will be in filed and processing state by the time H1B gets filed
>>> If you have already completed 6 years on L1 + H1b combined, then I am not sure on what basis your H1B is being filed.

4)Can i file for new H1B even after 6 years if i get my I140 approval before L1A Maxes out but before actual CAP opens ..
>>> No. You need to stay out of U.S for 1 whole year to get a fresh H1B. If you are in H1B status and if you have not used all 6 years on your H1B and if you have an approved I-140, then you can apply for the 6th year extension based on the approved I-140.

5)If my I140 gets approved and i485 is filed before l1A max what will be the options for maintaining a valid status
>>> Once I-485 is filed, you can stay based on adjustment of status. You will get an EAD within 3 months.