got a friend who filed nov.30,2004 at texas service center.
dec.12 ead approved
feb4, I-140 approved
june 29 Biometrics.
july 14 I-485 approved
visa stamping july 29.
aug 12 card rcvd.
as for my case, rcvd I-485 approval notice yesterday, with a WELCOME TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. no visa stamping required. notice said that card will be sent within 3weeks.
