Pdmar08
I dont think TSC has been entirely effective with respect to FP dates. I am a dec filer but was scheduled for an FP on Jan 31 ( 1 1/2 month later after my packet reached them)
RMS_V13
It is entirely normal for TSC to approve the AP before EAD .I received the email notifications for my spouse's AP approval before the EAD. I never received my email approvals but actually got both cards in the mail . The notification system is actually kind of broken in a way. TSC is also waiting for FP before approving EAD in most cases. By the way according to my lawyer the FBI fingerprinting check will happen on the same day you do the FP .The prints are sent digitally to FBI and they do the background check on the same day. Even the name check in most cases takes 3-4 weeks untill and unless there is a specific alert on the name. The entire wait is actually for an L2 officer to take a look at the file after all the checks are done and approve the case .