Received approval
Sorry for not updating sooner. But after a long wait(485 was transferred to Philly local office in August 2001), I received the approval notice. Got PP stamped on 4/3. Though the transfer notice said an interview would be scheduled, I was not called for one. Case details are the same as nsp, except there was no RFE before transfer.
Though at the time of PP stamping, they said the card would arrive in 9 to 12 months, I received the plastic card within a month.
Wish you good luck. Got to be patient