L1 to H1B - Does COS get abandoned because of my Japan visiting while COS was pending?

Dont think cos is abandoned unless you cannot prove you will be in the US on Oct 1. If your H1 is denied or visa stamping refused, your L1 status...

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Green card rejected , is my H1-B valid to stay in US

Yes you can stay till the H1 is valid. Whether you file another 485 or restart the green card depends on the reason the 485 was denied.

If I have lost my H1B visa and have a divorce case pending in court, can I stay legally in USA based on pending divorce case

Not sure what "lost" means. Did you lose the approval notice or was employment terminated?

Interpretation of message from USCIS

You shouldnt even have an A# unless you've got a green card filed for you. Generally it is not a big deal. Suggest you ask the attorney who has all...

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I wanted to avoid COS from L1a to H1B if I exit before 1st October and return on 1st october will it revert back status to L1A

Return on Oct 2

Is it OK join new employer B with a withdrawn I140 application from current employer A ? Please advise.

Yes you can. Once a 140 is approved, you are allowed to port the date to another 140 filed later, even if the first 140 is withdrawn. Confirm with...

Can I transfer H1 to a new employer without pay stubs ?

You are quota exempt. Have the new employer file a new H1, get it approved, and work for them. You will need to time it, so I suggest you talk with...

What legal action will employer take against employee if he/she will not serve notice period ?

It depends on your state's employment laws. Immigration-wise, employer can withdraw the petition and/or write to the USCIS.

Transfer H1B and revokation of current petition

Starting work for a new employer while transfer is pending is legally allowed. However, it is not something I recommend. If you petition is later...

It depends on what you were convicted of and whether the state of Virginia treats it as a misdemeanor. You must disclose it to the attorney who...