1. There should be no issue obtaining a J-1 visa simply because you previously held H-1B status so long as you maintained status. 2. Considering...

Potentially. You could be found to have misrepresented yourself when you renewed your visa.

You need to be eligible for some other form of status. You could change to another nonimmigrant status if eligible. Otherwise, you will need to...

Your waiver has already been approved or will likely be approved given the notice you received. You need the waiver to be granted a U visa.

You may be eligible for an employment authorization document. You should read the instructions for Form I-765. These instructions can be found at...

You can request the case be assigned to another U.S. Embassy or Consulate. You need to submit the request to the NVC. You will need to provide...

You should speak to your attorney. He/she is familiar with your case and provide case-specific advice.

She may face secondary inspection on future trips to the U.S. She should travel with documents related to the extension and proof of departure.

The published processing times are averages. Some cases take longer than others. You can contact USCIS if you are concerned.

Why does the person need an extensions? Extensions are typically not looked upon favorably. The request for an extension must be properly filed...