I used the POJ method this morning and got connected after 15 minutes. This is how the conversation went:
Me: I had submitted my I-485 application in April, 07 and would like to know the status of the same
IO: Receipt No.
Me:...........
IO: (laughingly or rather mockingly)You just applied and you expect a status....
Me: I applied in April.
IO: Your Name check is pending.
Me: Oh. Could you please say about my finger prints.
IO: Finger prints are fine
Me: Could you please if my case has been assigned a visa number.
IO: Sir, we do not assign visa number without the NC being cleared.
Me: Could you please say for how long my NC has been pending.
IO: One year
Me:
But, I submitted my application in April.
IO: Sorry, since April.
Me: Thank you very much.
This is how it went.
I asked about the recent LUDs (in July) on my case...... she was not able to tell anything....
I know mine is a little (actually not little, very early) early to expect an approval. But, if I know that my NC is cleared I don't mind waiting......for my turn to come.
But, now I think I will just keep thinking that my day will come when it has to come.
Congratulations to all who have got their approvals.