Work permit?

You may apply with the adjustment of status package. Goodluck.

Question about the last name change -before apply for the green card or after?

That is not appropriate, they can change it for you. However, rest assured that you can change it when obtain your employment authorization...

Contact an immigration lawyer in NYC to obtain information and rectify the situation. Goodluck.

Possibly, and new biometrics. You can call the uscis customer service to tell you exactly what they mean1 Goodluck.

Is there anything my friend can do to fix her immigration status?

Your friend should contact an immigration lawyer to discuss her case and find a way forward with all the facts necessary to make a...

Whats the next step to have a gren card?

You are welcome to check the visa number progression and regression on the Department of State Visa Bulletin website. Goodluck.

I have an immigration lawyer who has done my principal H1b and extension H1b. He also has started my green card processing.

Yes you can make that decision to keep your lawyer or retain a new one. Goodluck.

Married to a H1 visa holder and got green card. Do I gain my card through marriage to green card holder?

"No" is the correct answer here. Goodluck.

Married to a H1 visa holder and got green card. Do I gain my card through marriage to green card holder?

"No" is the correct answer here. Goodluck.

H1b renewal, travel and premium

Apply for extension and premium process if you wish to have it faster. Goodluck.