Adding my timeline for those still waiting.

08/04/16 USCIS received app
08/18/16 transferred to NBC
09/15/16 expedite requested via field office
09/21/16 expedite declined
10/04/16 transferred to VSC
11/25/16 transferred to ??? - waiting on letter

For those who've been approved and applied in Aug or later, what was your reason? Which office processed your AP?