it looks like only my receipts were undeliverable. I got my biometrics appt. letter in the mail. this time I did write my name on the mail box. : D
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Initial application mailed: 8/28/12
Approved: 10/25/12
Renewal received: 12/26/14
Biometrics completed: 1/20/15
Renewal Approved: 1/23/15
EAD Received: 1/29/15