I think that he has just finished his eligibility interview and his case has just been referred to IRB.. Maybe by mid of this month
Man, you need to have patience. Normally it will take months (3-5) if you are a bit luck to get contacted by IRB to set a date for the hearing which will be after 3-4 months from that date
Some cases are completed within 8-10 months, but it is very normal that a case will take 18 to 24 months
Go try to find a job and get yourself busy.. pass your time in something useful.
I am in the same boat like you, my case was referred to IRB more than 2 months, nothing so far... and I know that I have to wait for months to come to hear from IRB