I learned from one of our implementation consultants that the business rules allow only 10 forms to be added in one rule, but you can create multiple rules and manage more than 10 form templates.
The Recruiting step in which the Initiate Onboarding function is available is configurable. You can place it in a step that is only available after offer acceptance is complete. Help Guide: Initiating Onboarding
You can configure a program in Onboarding (2.0) that has only the, personal data collection and I9 and E-Verify processes if you have a population that is not being sent through the full Onboarding process. You would initiate the activity manually. ...
It is planned to be patched in accordance with the government timeline. Patches can be monitored via this blog. SAP SuccessFactors - Patches jayananda.akotri please add any more details you may have. Thanks!