Harlingen, TX Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

One may enter the U.S. on a B1/B2 visitors or tourist visa only if one has the intent to enter the U.S. temporarily and then return abroad. Entering with the intent to promptly file to adjust status to become a Permanent Resident (to get a "Green Card") is likely to be determined to be "visa fraud," which can have very harsh consequences. It may be permissible, however, to enter the U.S. with a genuine intention to stay temporarily, but later decide in favor of seeking to become a Permanent Resident, but as you can see, details about this can become complex and problematic. There is no substitute for engaging an immigration attorney to learn all of the relevant facts, including your goals, and then advise about eligibilities, options and strategies. Some immigration law firms, including mine, offer legal services on a "flat fee" basis so that a client will know the total expense from the very beginning, and a few immigration law firms, including mine, offer an initial consultation free of charge.

It depends. If your eligibility for the original work permit still exits, you can renew the card on form I-765. You will need to attached 2 photos of yourself along with a copy of your old card and documentation of your existing eligibility.

It sounds like you responded properly.  I suspect they will now issue you a passport.  The fact that you applied for a book passport wouldn't have made any difference.