All criminal incidents must be d disclosed and certified arrest and final court disposition submitted. The USCIS will review the documents and make...

While COS to F2 is pending, you may apply for COS from B2 to E2.

You can use the translation of birth certificate done in Brazil or United States.

With relatively recent biometrics completed, your interview scheduling should be coming up in a few weeks.

It Is not unusual for NVC to ask for W’2s after submitting all the required documents and fees to NVC.

Not a good idea. You are encouraged to speak to an immigration attorney about your future stay in the US.

F1 visa holder employment virtually or otherwise is unauthorized.

When removal proceedings are terminated and A/P is applied for/approved, you will be free to travel. Good luck.

I don't think the actions/immigration history of one brother transfers to another sibling not connected to the matter at hand.

Since you are now a USC, it makes sense to go the I130 route.