I sent a letter to obdusmen some time in June2007. I received following response from USCIS.
"After carefully reviewing your records we have determined that your application is still pending. The processing of your case has been delayed, because of the following reason. A check of your records establishes that your case is not yet ready for decision as the required investigation into your background is still in process. These background checks are required to be completed on all applicants...blah..blah.."
Sounds like I am officially stuck in background or name check process.
"After carefully reviewing your records we have determined that your application is still pending. The processing of your case has been delayed, because of the following reason. A check of your records establishes that your case is not yet ready for decision as the required investigation into your background is still in process. These background checks are required to be completed on all applicants...blah..blah.."
Sounds like I am officially stuck in background or name check process.