Go and make the best of it. Don't conform with anything you have. Be the best, try to get the best job you can get and get your shit together to succeed and make up for the time you have lost.
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Date Application Sent - 9/12/2012
Date Delivered - 9/13/2012
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action - 9/18/2012
Date Biometrics scheduled - 10/17/12(Taken)
Date of EAD approval - 11/20/12