Just want to share this story: My friend applied AP at NSC. AP aparently got approved on 12/18/03 but he never recieved it. So he called after 14 days and was told to wait for 30 days. After 30 days, he called and was told that they will issue ANOTHER in 3-7 days. After 7 days he called and was told in angry tone that it will take 3-4 wks. Yesterday he recieved a letter stating that he has to apply again with fee and required documents as USCIS is not responsible for lost mail??? This is outrageous.