Mine arrived the 17 too so hopefully they'll cash my MO today as a sign they've opened my app.
(Although I saw on another thread the person received their G-145 confirmation without the checked being cashed)
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Approval -
10/2012.
Renewal #1 -
10/2014.
Renewal #2 -
9/2016.
Renewal #3 -
Pending.