Apply H1B after L1A expiry

My L1A expires in Dec’21. Maxed 7 years. I do not have approved I140. Can I apply for H1B for 2022.

You need to stay outside of the US for one year and apply for H1B under cap-subject to be eligible for 6 year H1B term. So apply in 2023 cap-subject quota.

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