I received my plastic card today in the mail. The approval letter has not yet arrived. It is valid till 11/1/15, and was backdated to 10/31/04. :)
Hismercy
ND - August 2000
BIO - May 12, 2005
Approval - Nov 1, 2005 (approval email received)
LUD - LUD May 13, 05, Nov 1, 05, Nov 2...