H1B Extension Query

[Swetha Devendra]

I work as a full time employee in a service company on H1B. Can you please help me clarify/resolve the following questions

1. My H1 B extension was filed with amendment on November 5th, 2018. My visa got expired on November 18th, 2018. I got RFE on March 5th on Speciality Occupation. Can I work till July 5th (i.e 240 days from Nov 18th)? If I upgrade my H1 processing of  RFE to premium process, what is the chances of denials, does it go bad because i upgrade to premium?
2. Does 240 days rule apply for H1B extension + amendment with same employer?
3. Responding RFE in normal process-

                    a. if the decision does not come within 240 days (i.e. within July 5) what are my options?

                    b. In case if it gets rejected what are my options?

Thanks

[SPV]

Hi, Here it is:

1. Upgrading to premium processing does not affect the decision however you will get decision in 15 calendar days.

2. I believe yes  240 days rule apply.

3. a. If the decision does not come with in 240 days then you need stop working but can stay in US waiting for decision.

3.b. if it gets denied you may need to leave the country asap.

Note: This is not a legal advise just my opinion.