My politicalasylum is still pending for the interview(4 years already). I want to see my parents in Puerto Rico. Is it possible?

Puerto Rico is considered US Territory, so you are fine. You should get advance parole in general - it does not hurt.

Concurrent filing of i140 and i1485 with PD current. One i140 has been approved after 9 months, the other is still pending.

There is only one I-140 for the principal Applicant, and the dependent does not need I-140. Something is wrong here. Unless both of you had...

When current, you can file I-485. And you are thereafter not required to maintain F-1 status. And can just stay by virtue of 485 pending. You could...

COS questions

You have to bridge the gap between current B-2 expiration and F-1 start date. B-2 extension could work, but if denied - then F-1 COS will also be...

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If you filed H-1B with change of status, then you will be in H-1B on October 1, and no more on F-1. And will not be able to file STEM extension.

USCIS is lately subjecting all candidates (who never used their petition i.e. never activated the H-1B) to H-1B Cap. So your attorney is correct on...

Am I H1B cap-exempt for the future H1b (possibly H1b lottery) application?

No harm in trying, however in cases where you never activated H-1B on October 1 by working for employer/obtaining visa stamp or with change of...

Can I hire a foreign national to run a division of my business?

Foreign national must first get authorized to work. Probably H-1B. And since you are a non-profit, if you meet some other requirements of cap...

What can I do now if my EAD is not expired but my b2 is expired?

What is your immigration status in US?

You can apply stating "B-1 Pending". However, they may condition grant of F-1 change of status on the fact that "underlying B-1 must get approved...