I am also a Dec-2002 filer. No approval until now. I recently got 3rd EAD also.
I contacted VSC and initiated a Status Enquiry. They responded to me with same Nonsense saying that all applications with VSC are getting delayed because they don't have enough man power to perfom the security checks on the applications. so, they did not give any timeline when they will process it.
Then, I contacted local congressman and explained the situation. They called me back and said that, my application is still pending because, FBI did not finish the Name & DOB checks on myself and my wife. They said that our applications will be pending until FBI clears our names. As a next step, I sent email to FBI to expedite our cases. And now I am waiting. My question is following:
1. Why FBI also delaying some cases and clearing some cases. Looks like they are also not following any queue system.
2. Does anybody have any Idea why this is Happening with FBI?
Thanks