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I think you should, FIRST & FOREMOST, get your passport stamped, and you don\'t need the original approval, your courtesy copy is fine. Once that is done, you can think about other things. And it is important to keep a copy of the approval for future reference.
I agree with a couple of the postings that you should report your lawyer to concerned authorities, remember, your lawyer is suppoesed to be representing YOU, not your employer. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHO IS PAYING HIM, AND THAT IS A FACT. But whether you should take further action or not should be decided only after thinking about all the ramifications....