One of my friend filed asylum from New York this summer but had to transfer the case to Chicago Office becaue he moved there last month. He already gave biometrics in NY but hadn't had interview. NY office sent him a letter that his case will be forwarded to Chicago Office. Its like 3 months that he filed for asylum in NYC. Can anyone from sajha help him to clear his confusions?  I don't have much idea about it. Also, he lost his job and so nervous these days.

1. When can he apply for EAD? Since he hasn't gave interview, can he even apply for EAD? 


I don't know much about the clocking thing. Does the clock gets stopped when transferring the case to another office? 

One of the website says interim EAD is possible but it says, "Interim EADs may be requested if USCIS does not approve or deny your application within 90 days. That period is 30 days for asylum seekers, but asylum applicants are eligible to request EADS only after waiting 150 days after they filed their asylum application."

If anyone could explain about these things and about EAD criteria, it would be a great help.

Thanks