LorRenee

Congradulations.
Got my EAD in the mail today. Thank God. He is good and job interview next week.

Hoping for another week like the last for you guys! Crossing my fingers this week overflows with congrats and hoorays, eek!

I think I'm turning blue in the face from holding my breath for this long. Come on Vermont, you're doing great, keep it up! Congrats to all who are approved, what a tremendous feat. May the next step in your journey be quick, easy, and uplifting. I'm reading this forum every day in work (which may or may not be a bad thing, I get so drawn up in it I lose track of time and the work that needs to be done, whoops). I hope the good news carries out through this week, next week and I'm crossing my fingers hoping those with RFE get record response times! (Positive thinking, positive thinking, haha)

That's the spirit!

Wishing you all the best this week and upcoming weeks. I feel as though I've been fretting more for y'all than worrying about our own status. Back in June we thought 160 days was a lot, but this... You guys are a lot stronger than I feel I could have ever been. Here's to hoping it comes for all of you sooner than later.
Your positive energy even in this stage of the game is inspiring. You're almost there, and you know it. Good luck everyone!

Some of y'all have waited longer than Photomile and I, it's ridiculous.
Here's what I sent the Ombuddy
"Good afternoon,
I had emailed about a month ago asking about the current status for January 3rd petitions that were outstanding. My case has now been approved, however the same inconsistency with the adjudications coming from Vermont doesn't seem to be improving. This is concerning because the entire month of January now seems to be neglected, save for the 5-6 approvals we see in a week. This is most unusual, even more so when petitions filed in February are now starting to see approval. 
It would be extremely appreciated if you could investigate this. While I might already have my approval, I am speaking on behalf of those who have passed day 160 of waiting, or are approaching it. 
Calling the USCIS call center is excruciating. We have been told they are currently processing January 9th, and have been told this for nearly two weeks. Those wanting a service request simply cannot have anything done on their file because of this inaccurate date. The system will not let them. Why would we see February if this is the case? I hope you can understand the frustration. 
If something has caused Vermont to slow down this drastically, a little reassurance would be a relief. Why hasn't there been activity? This is the main question everyone has been asking. 
If you can do anything at all, we would be forever grateful. 
Thank you for your service and what ever information 30+ people are hoping you will be able to provide."
Cross your fingers!

Full steam ahead you guys they can't keep this up, and we shouldn't let them... CSC is at least putting an effort in. I think VSC needs a little kick up the booty.