First time applicant, here's my timeline
sent: 5/02/16 via express (Chicago lockbox)
delivered: 5/03/16 (California service center)
email/text for acceptance: 5/13/16
biometrics appointment letter received: 5/20/16
biometrics day: 5/31/16
approved: 1/24/17
approval notice received: 1/30/17
ead card received: 2/1/17