EB1B with premium processing may help

If your friend can get his/her employer's support and he/she is qualified for EB1B application, the EB1B I-140 can be filed with premium process and get results within 15 calenda days -- normally it only takes 7-10 days. Also I-485/I-765/I-131 can be filed concurrently or separately. Let your friend contact an immigration attorney for EB1B qualification and the employer for possibility of EB1B sponsor.