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The OP's mother is applying for the OP's sister - her daughter. If she's unmarried, it's around 8 years (outside of Mexico and Philippines).

I assume you mean 214.

Unless specifically asked, just state what you were convicted of and what the fine was.

You misunderstand. If the penalty was less than $500 or it was only points, you're fine. You don't need to bring documentation unless they ask. What was the fine?

Of course. Why not?

If your brothers are Filipino, yes.

That doesn't change things very much - the fact that they've consistently put in a cover letter doesn't make it mandatory. Lawyers like to suggest that thinks are riskier or more necessary than is the case from time to time.

The priority date is not affected by your change of non-immigrant status. Once the priority date is current, file an I-485.

Why are you worried about the 10-year bar?

newacct is correct. I can't see any downside to applying for the EAD, and not using it.

Why was the DV visa denied?

I'd say your odds of rejection are higher than 50%, but it is possible to overcome the presumption that you broke continuous residence. It's probably worth a try. Three years? That GC is abandoned. She'll need to be petitioned again.

If an I-130 needs filed, there's no need to wait. One should lock in the priority date as soon as possible, and since he's got an L1 there should be no issues on entrance.

You have a Social Security card that say valid for work with USCIS Authorization, right? They'll want to see an EAD. An F-1 as I understand it is not work authorization on its own.

At which point their HR will ask you for your work authorization. What will you do then?

No, the I-129 and LCA do this. The letter has no legal significance.

Strictly speaking, all that is required is the I-129 for an H-1, and for a TN merely an offer letter to the alien applicant with the necessary info is necessary. As a matter of practice, attorneys tend to create cover letters for their petitions - I wonder if anyone at USCIS ever reads them.

It doesn't look good for you. What results did the "several lawyers" get?

There's your problem. Those aren't "real" USCIS offices, and I'd be very surprised (and rather frightened) if they could update petition data.

A religious wedding is not a "sham" wedding - it just has no legal effect. That's what I would recommend.