That is a very good question - your user description (below your user name in your posts) says "New Applicant". It should chante to "Registered User". But the fact that you can post in "Approved Members" section of this forum would make me think you have passed through the approval process.
I'm sure you're fine to post. It was a little weird for me when I first got approved. I never knew if there was some probationary period or what. Nice to meet yo