If your authorized stay has expired and if the petition was not filed earlier, you cannot stay or work.

Is it okay if my mother's maiden name is wrong? Best to support it with secondary evidence - school certificates, etc.

This is a matter or strategy and personal preference. Since there are no guarantees whether H-1B can be file and/ or it will be approved, B-2 can...

If COS was approved, the employer is required to pay you and you are to maintain H-1B. Benching is not permitted.

You do not need to provide a residential address where you will move to join your employer. Provide your current address.

Can I apply (and receive) a tourist visa if I was previously denied an adjustment of status for I-485? What was the reason for denial?

It appears the form has not been properly filed or the sponsor does not meet the minimum requirements. It is difficult to opine without review.

He can relinquish his LPR status however you need to understand what his options as a 80-year -old will be to travel to the U.S. Understand pros...

If their status is expiring along with yours, they need to file for extension. It is not automatically extended along with H-1B extension petition.

H-1B registration ends on Friday. If you are able to find an employer to sponsor you, they can register. If not you will have 60 days to change...