H4 to H1 CoS questions

1. no 2. depends 3. depends.

Will it do me more harm than good to try to apply for citizenship since i have a record?

As you can see from other posts this can get tricky pretty soon. Your question involves study of criminal consequences on immigration status.

Would the hardship waiver for the k1 visa b approved if the reason is I am on probation so i can't leave state w/o permission

Inability to travel because of probation is not a ground for successful waiver. You do not need a proxy marriage for fiancee visa.

Do I need a lawyer at this point

It is up t you whether you decide to be represented by someone.

How do we file for residency if we are married outside of the US and my wife doesn't have a visa?

You could bring in her as your fiancee if you are a U.S. citizen. I assume you are but you did not say so. If you married her before filing any...

Can i return to USA with only green card?

Explain the situation and you should be allowed. How much longer may be a crucial question too.

This unfortunate scene is getting common in employer assisted cases. Sorry to learn about it. This could be done either way. USCIS can approve...

I have had an approved I-140 petition and my priority date is nov2006. But I overstayed for 10 years. Should I file I-485 now?

I am sorry to learn about your situation. Your situation is getting complex and I would suggest you gather all the papers filed for you so far and...

What does a start-up company need to do to hire citizens and non-immigrants as employees?

Congratulation, on planning to be an entrepreneur! Legal Requirements are many. start with a business plan and where would you establish your...

H1b transfer under pending extension

You could change your employer to one who is willing to file another H1 extension for you. Hopefully your new employer would also file an I-140...