my girlfriend was also approved for EAD today 11-23-12 she received the text @9:15am... but DACA still on initial review....
here is her timeline:
gianka09's girlfriend - 1 Month 4 days
APPLICATION SENT: 10/19/12
SERVICE CENTER: CALIFORNIA
BIOMETRICS: 11/02/12
APPROVAL: 11/23/12
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INITIAL: EAD Expires Nov 12, 2014
RENEWAL: Sent: Jun 17, 2014 - Delivered: Jun 19, 2014 - G-1145: Jun 24, 2014 @6:48am (routed to NEBRASKA) - I-797C Letters: Jun 26, 2014 - Biometrics Letter: Jun 28, 2014 (Jul 18 @chatsworth-CA) - APPROVED: Oct 8,2014