Drop box eligibility after i140

Hi Sir, My h1b will be 6 years max out by May 20 and I am going back to India and will come back to US after my i140 approval and following H1b extension. Am I eligible for drop box in that case? Thanks

Yes, you should be till 31st December this year.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/important-announcement-on-waivers-of-the-interview-requirement-for-certain-nonimmigrant-visas.html

Ok thank you for the reply!