Can I Swede?: The gulf is so screwed

residency visa timeline

8-4-08 Arrive in Sweden!
6-05-08 Passport arrives in mail with a beautiful 2 year residency permit attached
6-03-08 Email arrives saying my application has been approved
4-14-08 Elisabet is visiting the states so we have a joint interview at the Portland consulate. We were anxious, but interview went great as she had no further questions for us.
3-17-08 San Francisco Embassy calls and sets up phone interview for April 14th
2-25-08 Application arrives at Swedish Consulate General of New York and certification is sent to me via email
2-22-08 Sent application to Swedish Consulate General of New York by USPS certified mail