Should we be married first in order to be able to apply for the green card based on marriage?

The purpose of the I130 is to establish that a relationship exists between the petitioner and beneficiary. Therefore the marriage comes first.

Supporting documents to present on Green Card Application if have DUI on record?

A certified copy of the judgment of the court with final disposition is all that is necessary.

I have over stayed my tourist visa can i apply E-2 Investor Visa?

You may apply for E2 from the consulate. Not while in overstay.

Can I get married to US citizen on B2 visa ?

You have clearly defined tourist visa fraud by your statement in your post. There are other options that you should consider and they all pass the...

Is that possible? Any hiccups we should expect?

Sure it is possible. Be open and honest about everything. Being a medical doctor in the Conrad 30 programs does not hurt either.

It's been 6 months since I entered the US as a legal permanent resident; yet, I did not receive my green card or any letter.

Two points: have you tried talking to a tier 2 person? Sometimes that helps. Second and not so profound, when you entered the IOE part of the...

Is it important/necessary that the lawyer goes with client to any immigration interview in all cases?

As is normally the case in legal matters, use of words like all, always, and never can cause unintended trouble. My position is preparing the...

Can I petition for my step daughter?

Yes you can, and as a citizen it will process a lot easier than your LPR husband.

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I751 delay

You are dealing with a severely overworked government agency. There is no works like clockwork in immigration. Easy to say but hard to do, but...

How long an immigration process for residence can take?

That may not be possible the way the law is written. There are some things that might help, like being a citizen rather than just a resident. Given...