My parents went for their first try last year when my H1 was about to expire
in 3 months. They were refused visa after the VO said I haven't been back for
a long time (6 years) and asked me to visit them first instead. (My father
even asked if they would have a better chance if I were to go back for a
visit. The VO gave a positive answer.) The VO did not ask anything about my
status.
When them went for the second try 6 months later after their first, I was
already using EAD with I-485 pending s
