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I assume you applied for 485 on 2/20/2002, not 2003. If its 2003, one year back does sound correct.
If you applied at VSC, then it is somewhat unusual. My RD is in Feb 2002 and I got my FP notice in April 2002 itself.
If your service center is not VSC, I don't know whether it is usual or unusual.
Now that November approvals are going on at VSC and it is likely that your case will be taken up in 3-5 months time, it is better to call IIO to ensure that your FP notices are not lost in mail. Whenever they take up your case, they don't find your FP in the file and they issue you the FP notice then. The whole process (post Sept 11) is taking more time than what it used to be earlier. So, your approval gets delayed by that much time.
I sincerely suggest you to call IIO and ask about the FP notice. If they haven't issued it, then fine. If it is lost in mail, then you will be happy that you called.
Good luck.
- Bob