There probably is some truth to the idea that the Democrats want to hold the failure to pass CIR over Republicans. Keep the Latino vote while never actually passing any legislation.
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Application Sent - 12/15/2012 Chicago
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action-12/20/2012
Date of Biometrics Appointment- 1/10/2013
I-821D & I765 Approved-2/5/2013 (Texas SC)
EAD Received- 2/11/2013