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I think there is nothing to worry about. I believe you are getting closer, and will receive news before the end of FY 2002 or by the beginning of FY 2003, if President Bush approves the Presidential Determination for FY 2003, timely.
INS has reported to be processing applications filed before June 9, 1998 and is making efforts to contact people that filed before that date and haven\'t received any new yet. So, applications filed after June 9, 1998 (like yours) are not being processed yet. Those applicants shouldn\'t have received any notice yet.
My filing date is also close to yours and I am also hoping to receive some news before the end of this year.
The fact that they told you to call after July 31, makes me think that maybe, you get a chance to have your application processed by the end of this FY.
What doesn\'t make sense for me is why they are going to send a request to local office, when you filed at NSC.
No worries, just be patient and stay alert. Please let us know if you receive any new. Regards