thanks stiffy....and all other who weighed in...i meant partner (spouse) sorry about the typo..ya its that other predicament right before 485...i m excited we reached this stage but i m so getting anxious...yes although filed together its 2 different applications...its just that all my friends who applied together got their  EAD and ap arrived together so i m just a little worried.....do i have to worry ....how long you guys think will be my wait??