Thanks guys. I feel relieved with your responses. It's just something I still have to do anyways.
I'm headed over to the consulate armed with an extra load of patience to see what I can do or at least get some info.
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Sent 10/17 Lockbox Arizona Mailing USPS Priority w/signature Delivered 10/19 G-1145 10/25 I-797 C 10/27 Routed to California Biometrics 10/31 Date scheduled 11/23 Walk in 11/1 EAD production 5/11 EAD shipped 5/15 EAD received 5/17 SSN applied ? SSN received ? CA ID applied ? CA ID received ?
Brother: Approved stats