Working on an expired visa

[mikeee]

I am just about to file my I-140. I must decide whether I will do Consular Processing or file a I-485 when the I-140 has been approved.

My H1-B visa (already extended to the max) will expire in about 8 months or so.

I have heard that if I choose the I-485 route I can continue to work in the US even once my visa has expired until I have my Green Card, but if I choose the faster Consular Processing route I must leave the country once my visa has expired until I have had my interview and been approved.

Does anybody know if this is accurate or not? If I want to continue working in the US as long as possible, which route should I take?

I would appreciate any guidance.

Thanks.

[abu lafya]

NOT legal advise:
I-485 will let you stay legally in the US after 6 years mark. Definitely go with AOS. Good luck.