You should be okay to get another extension as the end date of your exemption stamp will be in another calendar year. I was at the immigration office this morning. You’ll be fine on entry also 👌
That would make no sense. She advised me on what to do in every sense. Why then just make something up. I only asked her the rule, I didn’t put words in her mouth.
The METV will give you multiple entries over 6 months with 60 days stay each time, I know you don’t need that much time, but, it’s an approved visa so would be another bonus. I don’t think you will have any issues. You won’t have been over 150 days (the new rule).
I was at the immigration office earlier be specifically asked the IO if it was calendar year for the 150 days or 365 days, and she said calendar year.