Hey,
I applied on Aug 10 and Got AOR 1 on Setember 07. You should get it by now. Check your trash / spam folders in your email box. It could be there. :)
HI Aniket,
No, You do not need to notarize or certify photocopies of any document; as it says in the guide. (It is not required but if you do so, its good)
I submitted all notarized and certified photocopies just to be on the safe side.