Depends on the Judge and court where it is pending. In VA it is going very fast with some Judges and moderate with others.

It has to be filed within one year. If the case is not in the Immigration Court yet, file it with the USCIS.

If your friend's friend has a real claim of Asylum, he is eligible to apply, all other things are secondary.

Looks like you do not have a work permit, so you do not have a real ID that is normally required to fly domestically. You should consult with an...

These correspondences may be tricky and give more chances of success if drafted and replied to by a professional who deals with those problems...

As you mentioned "you do" have a lawyer, in my opinion, your lawyer has had the chance to look at the facts better than the lawyers in this forum,...

As mentioned above by Attorney Barlow, the time is unpredicted based on the office it is filed.

You may file an updated I589 in the asylum office where it is pending. She does not need to have the same fear as you have to be dependent. She may...

Yes, you can. But keep in mind, filing asylum without actual need or reason can be a problem later if that was the case so be careful about that...

Adjustment of status does not seem to be applicable here. You may need a waiver for your illegal presence in the USA to cover the Bar to enter the...