Reuphillan

Hi, I am on a L1A which expires on 3 October 2024. I applied for a EB2 NIW with I-140, however my papers were lost twice (no more using USPS), and therefore I ran out of time. So I submitted an application for L1A extension on 31 July 2024. The processing time they state online is 5 months for a L1A, but I do not see anything for an extension. Anyone has any experience with this? How long will could it take for a response to the L1A extension? Any chance I will get it before the current one expires, and if not, is there anything I can do about it (I do not want to be in-country illegal) 2nd question - I will submit another copy of my EB2 NIW with I-140, but feeling uncertain to do this while I await status on the L1A extension. Do I wait or (as it is allowed to have an option on this), can I submit this now? My ideal is obviously to get the EB2 NIW with Green Card, but my focus for now is to be able to work . build my business legally in the US. Any advise? Should I pay for premium processing (very expensive)? Thank you