Thanks for that clarification, vkm_xy! Are u on premium processing also? I don't have any idea if my documents are opened by VSC already. Hence, no EAC number yet. But I am hoping that they are now reviewing my papers and soon will send approval/disapproval or query. I really do hope that is possible even without the EAC number and still in this year's quota, too. I think we are on the same boat.... Please keep me posted. Good luck to you!