I-140 Approval is like a 'mirage' in the desert. Some of us have managed to hit the jackpot at the 'Mirage' while the rest of us are still stuck in the 'Mohave' desert (to continue the Vegas style analogy)!
At the beginning of every week, I look forward to receiving my approval, knowing it might not happen, but yet wishing for it. Every time I see an approval from 2003, I hope (in vain) that mine will be next. Just like a mirage, at the end of the week, it’s not what it seems to be. I remain disillusioned and disappointed. Its even more depressing that at the other of the desert is the 'American Dream' of freedom and prosperity. It would be nice to get there (hit the tables), enjoy life and hopefully even make money!
In my case, my life may not change drastically, in a professional sense, but boy!, it sure would be nice to be free to pursue what ever I want to. You just can't place a price on freedom (from modern-day-bondage). I sure would like to, for once, dictate terms to my employer.
Getting philosophical... maybe it’s the age??? I haven't been waiting for a lifetime to get the approval, but it sure feels like it. I have my receding hairline to prove it.
Anyways, good luck to all and I'm sure we all need it.