If COS is approved, status automatically changes.

People complain. How such complains are handled depends on the seriousness of the issue.

It was a long stay on B-2 despite approvals. The next admission can be tricky.

It is possible to port per AC21 if PD is not current

If filed after i-94 expiration, it will be a bridging filing.

CIMT results in inadmissibility however petty theft may be available. Have an attorney review and advise.

If my current employment terminates, can I use the same H1B visa for another employer? Yes

The profile of the job determines if it falls in EB-2 category.

You should have worked for a related company abroad for at least 1 year of the 3 preceding years to qualify for L-1

Since your reinstatement is pending, at this time, you are not maintaining status and accordingly F-2 is not maintaining status so COS cannot be...