Hi niwang...
I called my lawyer when my wife\'s FP notice came. My lawyer said he would call IIO and see if he could find out anything. I am not sure if my lawyer had called IIO or not. But he did mention me that INS is trying to using their new system to send out the FP notice. I don\'t know if this is true or not.
All my AP, EAD were went very smoothly, however, my wife got both REF on her AP and EAD. both of REFs require my copy of I-140 and marriage certificate. My wife got her AP approved after 1 month later, and still waitting for her EAD. Since my wife and me both have H-1B visa, we are not really care about the EAD.
Do you have lawyer who handle your cases? Ask him/her if he/she can call IIO for you or consult them for this kinda situation. You might call IIO and discuss this matter with them, but I doubt it if this can do any better on your case. Some IIO only tell you something which they see on their data system once you give them your information. Don\'t expect that they will answer your questions regarding Why, When, What, Where and How. Just my 2 cents.