Folks, finally my ordeal is over. PD 1/97, ND 8/98, FP 2/99. It was tough to watch a number of my peers with ND after my case being approved. Tried to be patient but called VSC nearly every week and always heard the same response (3-4 more weeks). Please check my earlier posts as I also had to deal with an "intent to deny" on my I-140 which was amended and approved on 10/4/2000. I have been a regular visitor to this board and want to thank all the people who have been a source of patience and information. Will post details on my stamping which I assume will be in Hartford, CT.