After almost 3 years long and painful waiting, our I485's (me, my wife and son) fianlly got approved. I just want to share some information with you folks in this boat.
I140/485 (EB2, NIW) filed Oct. 2005, VSC
Changed jobs from university Post-doc to Industry Jan. 2005
1st FP April 2005, code 3
I140 AD May 2005
2nd FP Dec. 2006, code 1
I485 REF on Jan. 2007, replied March 2007
3rd FP April 2007 code 3
I485 AD July 14 2007 (whole family)
During the long waiting , I called USCIS many times, but got nothing useful, except once that the guy told me that my name check was cleared on Dec. 2006.
Went twice for Infopass,(May 2007) 1st time, nothing, 2nd time,(June 2007) I was told name check completed.
It had been a nightmare form lots of us in this long process. When I get the approval email, I did not get excited at all. I do not know what I am going to do next with this card.
Just want to thank folks here for sharing information and good luck to every one to receive your card very soon.