my timeline as of 10-21-04: 11-28-03 cleared customs/immigration 12-02-03 ssn application submitted 12-17-03 ssn card received 12-18-03 ead application sent to vsc (vermont) 12-22-03 aos application (i-485, i-130, etc) sent to norfolk 01-05-04 noa ead receipt 02-04-04 ead granted 03-24-04 aos appointment letter received. interview scheduled for early october 10-19-04 aos interview, stamp received