I was able to receive in state tuition for NJ also. I think when i apply i left that question unanswered and once i was accepted they never asked me.
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Routed to Nebraska ,
Date Sent -8/15/2012 The Lockbox -Chicago Date delivered -8/17/20112 , G-1145- 8/24/2012 Date of I-797 C Notice of Action 8/27/2012 Date Biometrics scheduled-9/20/12 Date of EAD approved 10/9/12 EAD Received
10/13/12, Applied SSN
10/16/12, ssc received
10/20/12
Driver's permit
10/22/12