Once an asylum petition is filed, the applicant can file for an EAD Employment Authorization Card after 150 das. The card is issued regardless of your case status (if pending). The card is issued for one year and is renewable. To work while your petition is pending, you have to have an EAD. There is no need to change to F-1 or H-1. visit www.anlus.wordpress.com or www.santosgere.wordpress.com for details or even email at nepalilawyer@gmail.com for assistance. ASSOCIATION OF NEPALESE LAWYERS IN THE UNITED STATES (ANLUS)