How long does it take for a lawyer to collect documents from employer/employee and prepare to file for H1B from OPT- April 2013?

Depends on the lawyer...

Can I be fired for not participating in religious requirements of the employer?

It doesn't sound like it but I would discuss with an EEO counselor at the EEOC or a local employment discrimination attorney.

You will deny anything that's wrong on the NTA when you get to court. I don't think they'll terminate to get you back to the asylum office but you...

How much time I get to find a new job if laid off on an EAD?

There is no grace period if you're laid off and on the H1B. The EAD associated with an I-485 doesn't have a requirement, I believe. A colleague can...

Do I need a immigration lawyer?

Your brother will have moved preference categories and depending on his age might even have an immediately available visa. You should contact an...

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Hi I agree and disagree (a little) with my colleague. You have a federal lawsuit because more than 120 days has passed. But it's not a mandamus,...

H1b petition expired in 2010 is eligible for extension in 2012 by new employer?

It sounds like you were out of the US. If so, your 6 year clock has reset and you have to wait until the April 2013 window opens.

What are the consequences I'm looking at and what is the best course of action for me to take?

What's your immigration status? Assuming undocumented you should contact an immigration attorney and criminal defense attorney to minimize your...

The say is 5 monthes the did received this I130 IMMIGRANT on On August 13, 2012 is going be 5 mothes at December 13 or january

5 months isn't really important. They'll take as long as they take but January is 5 months.

Are there any immigrant or non-immigrant employment visas that can be considered as Cap Exempt?

H1B visas for a certain kind of employer are cap exempt. Immigrant employment visas are subject to the preference categories (there is a line for...

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