To all to replied to me and everyone in general,
Thank you for the kind and reassuring words. I have very good news for you--and turmalina called it--I was approved today!
Here's my timeline one more time:
Application Received: May 30th
Biometrics Completed: August 12th
DACA/EAD Expiration: September 8th
EAD Approval: October 21st
DACA Approval: TBA
Actions taken: Called Tier 2 Representatives, 2 service requests, contacted Ombudsman office, case flagged by NILC
Thank you all. I'm glad to have stumbled upon this thread. I wish you all best of luck! I will update you guys again once my card is in my hands.