thanks to everybody for the good wishes.
I wish you all a speedy approval.
Damascus,
As far as name check stories,
I contacted the senator in my area (Maria Cantwell)
Her immigration person (Lindsey Pasternak) wasnt too helpful, but offered to check my name check status after my dates became current.
She wasnt really willing to help.
Then I contacted the congressman in my area (Jay Inslee).
I got a very good response from his immigration official (Patrick Hogan). He was very helpful. He got all the details from me and later asked for some more information.
I was expecting him to just check with the FBI about name check.
But Patrick had also called USCIS to find out about my case.
Last friday I got a signed letter from congressman Jay Inslee, stating that my application has been given to an adjudicating officer.
and today morning I got my approval.
My advice would be to contact all the senators of your state
And also the congressman in your congressional district.
Do not wait for the approval just because your dates are current.