*** Topic moved from Bringing Family members of US citizens (consular processing) to AOS work/tourist/student visas ***
Highly dependent on your local field office (LFO). Check processing time here: https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/
pending I-485 grants them authorized stay in the US.
You didn’t state that you submitted I-765. This is a form that, if approved, grants an Employment Authorization document (EAD).
This, along with I-131 Advance Parole, should have been submitted along I-485 and everything else. They’re free if filed concurrently with I-485. You should file both forms now, attach all required supporting documents and include a copy of I-485 NOA1.