I really think those instances where people got approved after a service request were just coincidence. Otherwise people who have made a bunch of service requests wouldn't have have to put in so many and would have been approved by now. So people shouldn't get their hopes up. Service requests are just so they can tell you the status of your case. That's all. I know we all do it in hope that they will adjudicate our case right then but that's not what happens.
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Application received: 05/03/2016
Biometrics: 6/29/2016
Expired: 6/05/2016
Approved: Finally 12/15/16!
Card received: 12/24/16