The immigration lawyer I was working with proceeded to submit a petition with out my authorization. childs adjustment of status

I am not sure there anything I can tell you on this matter. this is not an immigration question.

Must I be in working status to applying for a H1b?

Working status? What do you mean?

A question about comprehensive immigration reform.

NO one knows. Honestly. We all hope it will but are not sure it will.

Any options for L2 visa holder to remove dependency from the primary L1 visa holder, while being able to continue working?

No, it is way too much to ask even from people on this blog.

Before I get my work permit it is legal or illegal to send resume for job search?

Wait a little more an you will get you permit.

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H1 beginning, validation and transfer

That in all practicality, you will not be able to start working for the employer until October 2014.

Am I eligible for a J1 visa if my statement of need is from my country of citizenship not my country of last permanent residence

It must be consistent with the representations made when you got the visa.

When is the earliest date that a citizen of Singapore can apply for H1B1 visa and eventually start working under H1B1 status?

They still have numbers.

Question regarding sponsor - H4 to F1 COS

Tax declarations, bank statements, proof of assets.

How long should we wait for the approval of petition of my son in the philippines?

Your husband's income has direct impact on the time the visa application will be processed.