Regarding the money order you will receive confirmation of it being received 7-10 days from the time you get your g-1145 . It might be more/less days depending on your service center .
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State: New Jersey Applicant
Sent: Priority mail sent 9-29
Delivered: 10-1 at Chicago Lockbox
G-1145: 10-4-12 routed to California
I-797c: 10-9-12
Biometrics appointment: 10-29-12
Walk In: 10-17-12
I-821 approval: 11-2-12
Ead Arrival: 11-13-12
Ss card:11-15-12
Dl: 11-28-12