Can somebody help with this question please?

My work permit expired in March. My company applied for an extension and got one. I also submitted my L permit to the local Kreisbüro for renewal, but still haven't heard anything yet (they say it takes anything from 2 to 6 months now).

Meanwhile, a local company has offered my spouse a job and is willing to apply for a work permit for her. She, being a dependent L permit holder also submitted her dependent permit to the Kreisbüro in March.

My question is whether it is possible to apply for a work permit for her even while her dependent L permit is under renewal? Does anybody have some experience in such cases?

Thanks,

b.I