If USCIS denies your application, you may very well be without lawful status. The fact that your application is pending does not suggest that it...

There is nothing the U.S. government could provide you. You would need to find some other country that is willing to issue you a travel document.

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You are not sponsoring any U.S. citizens on the affidavit of support.

The mail is slower over the holidays. And sometimes USCIS just does not send approval notices. So follow up with USCIS and your employer.

You should expect it will be about 9 - 12 months.

I am not aware of any rule against completing a W-9 form for a person who is applying for a change of status.

Try using "white out" and inserting the correct number by hand.

There is no such timeline. You could try suing in federal court if you wish.

For a few years USCIS required one to file a "bridge" B1/B2 extension while waiting for an F1 change of status. CIS has returned to their prior...

This is a site for questions about U.S. law. Your parents can advise you what they believe is good and bad.