Many thanks to folks here for sharing info. and good luck for everyone!
Timeline:
E-filed 9/26/05. sent the rest materials on 9/29/05
LUD 10/04, 10/21,11/04,11/07
AD:11/07/05
Background:
PhD from a O.K. University in the states,
7 papers in English(3 first-author)and 2 papers in Chinese, 6 meeting posters, >110 independent citations.
6 reference letters (4 independent)
DIY with great help from my friends