If you wish to work legally you must have a valid EAD.

Can HR demand copy of GC-based EAD while H1B is still active, and threaten work ineligibility if EAD is not provided?

Unfortunately they can. People in H-1 status are not protected from “immigration discrimination”. If you had your green card it would be different.

With a L2 visa do I must stay in USA after apply for SSN and before I receive it?

The only reason the Social Security Administration will give you a SSN is if you are intending to work in the US. That does not appear to be what...

24 month for processing N-400?

The Dallas Field Office is running about 18 months on Natz cases. And, yes, this could change at any time. If you take a cynical view of this,...

What is the timeline to exit country after resigning to my current job on H-1B? Do I have 60 day grace period?

There really is no grace period for H-1s. And we certainly cannot advise you to ignore the law. On the other hand, if either or both of you stay...

Assuming this offense occurred in Texas, shoplifting is not a deportable offense. Since the maximum penalty is less than one year, you are...

Immigration Time Required at Port of Entry for CR1 Visa?

Five hours should be more than enough time to clear immigration. I would think delays by airlines are more of a concern than being admitted as a...

Is it ok to travel outside USA ( to Mexico) and re-enter USA , just before the expiry of conditional green card.?

Yes, you can travel in this situation. You should also take a copy of the I-751 Joint Petition and proof CIS received in case you don't have the...

How will my H4 status or divorce proceedings be affected?

You are not going to get much help with these issues on a public blog. Assuming that you have a divorce attorney, that attorney should contact a...

My I-485 changed to be ready to scheduled an interview. when my husband should received his work authorization? we sent in March

Work authorization is taking 5-6 months and interviews in San Antonio as much as a year.