I got 7th Yr extension
My 6yrs expired on 01/23 and we were waiting for our EAD and AP as we filed them in Oct. We got bad news about EAD and AP, so we filed H1 extention on Jan 10. Normal processing takes about 4 months if you are lucky. In Feb, I had to go for premium processing as I had to travel. My H1 got approved in the first week of March and I got the stamping done in a week, back in the US in Apr. I guess one of the best cases for 7th year extension. Don't apply for revalidation of H1 in the US. Go to your home country and visit parents etc , and your visa will be ready by then. Good Luck!