My ead document has a date effective 9/19/12, applied for ssn on 9/28, just got a call saying it has finally been approved today 10/9 and I should be getting my card in a week. It took a lot longer than I thought but well within the 4 week time frame I was told.
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Sent: 8/20/2012 to Texas (USPS Express)
Delivered: 08/21/2012
Biometrics: Walk-in 9/14/12
Approved: 9/19/12 | EAD Received: 9/24/12