I'm kind of giving up right now after seeing that infamous "Initial Review" for the 1000th time :/ ... sorry for my negativity fellow August dreamers.
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Application Completed By: Me | Date Application Sent: 8/21/12 | Chicago| Date Application Received: 8/23/12 | Date Application Accepted: 8/28/12 (Routed to Nebraska) | Biometrics and I-797C Rcvd: 9/2/12 | Biometrics Appt: 9/20/12 | Application transferred to the NBC in MO (text): 10/01/12 | Transfer letter received: 10/05/12| Approved: 01/23|EAD : ?? | Location: WA