I have submitted my OPT request to USCIS, but it is still pending. I wanted to know if I am allowed to work while my request is pending, or if I...

Students do not accrue unlawful status while they are in the U.S. However a CO can make the determination of violations of status and accordingly...

Either employer petitions for your residency or if you have the funds you can look into investment green cards.

L-1 can be paid by the foreign company. However you next question regarding insufficient profits can hurt an L-1 extension application.

A recital may not be sufficient for your case. I see the CO insisting on a certified copy of your records. Expungement does not help with...

Look at it this way - they are visitors not residents. If they come frequently or stay longer, they risk being denied entry.

COS can be filed however it is not a good strategy as you cannot work after your H-1B expires nor can the children go to public school on a pending...

You may want to consider COS as against consular process if your time on H-1B is expiring sooner than later.

There are many moving pieces when seeking extension of B-2 - First, what is the reason? If viable, you can file. Second - is the time you seek...

No, you get one shot at your OPT. If you decide to forgo the remaining time left on it, you will not be able to seek it again.