Yes, you can take a break and change status. Ensure you apply for it while maintaining your F-1 status

In some cases, it is good to have a back up plan whereas in other cases multiple filings can result in status complications. It is best to work...

Expect questioning on your employer but it is unlikely to affect H-1B visa application unless there is more to story of violations and/ or any...

If you filed any petition for him, you can seek to withdraw it and send evidence of abuse. If not petition is filed or pending, depending on how...

When filing the concurrent petition, usually this employer knows and hence files the concurrent petition.

In some cases it can be a bridging petition if extension was sought or authorized stay expired or is expiring. In other cases, it is not a...

Additional petitions can be filed but extension may not be available depending on the timeline of filings.

Review of denial is required to opine on post decision relief that may be available. Wait for the denial and have an attorney review and advise.

When candidates stay for the maximum time or their trips to the U.S. are too frequent, they show an immigrant intent rather than a tourist intent.

Since B-2 is approved, there does not seem any urgency to depart unless you want to either for vacation or to visit family