Hey everyone, thought I would share my timeline.

First time application:
Application sent: June 16 2014
Lockbox: USCIS Chicago Lockbox
Mail Method: Certified Mail
Received: June 18 2014
Service center: Texas service center
Date of biometrics: July 16 2014 (original) went in July 22nd
Approval letter: Pending
EAD: Pending

Texas service center is extremely slow right now... I just sent an E-request last week.