Moksh, YES, you can file EAD and AP by yourself ? They're pretty straight forward applications.

I think approval depends on your luck, sometimes! I don't think I-485 has anything to do with the size of the company. However, they look at company background during I-140 petition.  I have seen a couple of people who worked in small companies got gc in a few months. I don't know if category EB1 or EB2 or EB3 has anything to do with this. Answers from experienced people will be appriciated.

Aug25, 1997: I believe you check status online. Have you seen any updates on online message after you submitted FP? I took my FP on 12 Oct, but there is no update yet.