Hey guys, great news! I just found out my renewal was approved. I did not receive any texts or email updates. I was actually on here just checking out the forum and I decided to check my application status on the USCIS website. I checked my work permit receipt number and it says I was approved on November 16th, which is the same day I did my biometrics. Below is my timeline.

Current work permit expiration date: 1/26/19
USCIS Renewal packet received: 10/24/18
Biometrics appt: 11/16/18
Approval date: 11/16/18...Yes SAME DAY!!

I'm pretty excited!