They may respond within thirty to sixty days, or they may not respond at all.

Yes you do have a chance. If you accepted voluntary departure and violated voluntary departure, you have a very low chance.

The DHS has the final word on whether to grant bond to arriving aliens. The immigration court cannot order release on bond.

Your employers actions do not constitute a violation of your F1 status.

Yes. You need to contact ICE ERO to schedule an appointment to get it back. They do not just give it back to people without you having to make a...

Yes you can visit the U.S. with the B1/B2. CBP can ask any question they want. Most likely it will relate to the purpose and duration of your trip.

I would expect this will be a problem, not only for boarding the plane but also for admission to the U.S.

Since the work is being done in order to secure future employment, no, it is unauthorized.

So she filed for adjustment of status? Did the children also file for adjustment of status? if not, then they must if they are eligible. A form...

Yes, there is always a chance the U.S. consular officer will deny an application.