Same here
1st FP June 2002.
Just because of not receiving 2nd Fp inspite of all the efforts with Senators etc etc, I think our cases have been suffering undue delays. When I filed for 485, I had this impression that crossing the hurdles of RFE's and transfers were the biggest concerns, but over the years I learnt that 2nd FP has becoame a major issue for which a case can be delayed for upto 6 months extra.
And 2nd FP is just another non-technical formality which could have been done long back. Just due to some odd procedures, and no fault of the applicant, not renewing 2nd FP can be another problem for present and for the future applicants just like Remember in 2000/2001: "485 was not current" and people could not file 485. Same way now, inspite of clearing your RFE's etc etc, not getting 2nd FP could substantially cause torture.
Technically if U see, 2nd Fp can be generated faster because computer generates it. For RFE, yes I agree Human effort is involved and the file progresses as per the availability of IIO.
I guess we are the examples, never heard of not getting 2nd FP for over 24 months. New trend!!!