EAD/AP Approval.
I am from California, but my company files all the applications from Baltimore. I am not sure if it is based on the local INS. If you have already received the receipts, just call the INS automated system to check the status, it will give you when the EAD is approved. Once that is approved, typically it should take couple of week to get them. Mine was approved on 07/12/01 and I received the cards today 07/25/01. Hope it helps. Good luck. Regards