i just got approved today this afternoon at 5pm, i got a text and then went online checked my case status and it says.
On October 31, 2012, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.
am so fucking lucky getting approved after a pain in the ass RFE, thank u so much WAC and thanks to everyone in this forum and good luck to the rest of uall
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Application received: 9/13/12
Biometrics Walk-in: 10/1/12
RFE Notice: 10/15/12. Reason: Con't 2009-2012
Ead and I-821D both: Approved 10/31/12 at California
EAD in Hand: 11/5/12

SSN Card in Hand:11/14/12 Driving Permit:11/20/12