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I don't know. Perhaps the decision will depend upon the interviewer. The letter from the employer will be very helpful. I think the more information you have, the better will be your chances. Perhaps it may depend upon additional factors, such as, savings in the bank, credit report, current assetts, insurance policy, if fiance has work experience/income, etc...

You can check your case status online at USCIS.gov. Status probably shows it was mailed, in which case you should receive the hard copy within 30 days.
If you need a document re-sent, use the online application.
https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/displayNDDForm.do?entryPoint=init&sroPageType=ndd
In the meantime, you do not need to wait for NOA2. The local embassy website (where you will schedule for interview), should have instructions on what you need to do next.

Sorry about the situation. I do not know what to tell you about divorce or visa. However, if you do not know already, at any time you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.799.7233
They have a trained staff 24/7 to deal with domestic violence issues.
A phone bill with cell phone calls to that number, although not proof, could be at least an indication of domestic violence.
Also be aware that with a simple dissolution of marriage, you may give up your right to any claims of property that you may be entitled.

I hope you're right that a shutdown won't affect our processing. I really don't have a clue myself, but I'm definitely worried about it. Last week I wrote to my congressman and senators, one happens to be Ted Cruz, to express my concerns about the immigration reforms affect on my petition and to urge them to not support a shutdown.

The chart represents 366 filers in the April to Oct time range whom have received already received NOA2, whom were initially processed at the Texas center and are not from Philippians.
After waiting 15 days (4%) had received NOA2.
At 30 days 21% had received NOA2.
52% received NOA2 within 75 days.
Perhaps data is easier to understand as a table.
Days NOA2 Processed 15 5% 30 22% 45 33% 60 46% 75 52% 90 55% 105 61% 120 73% 135 84% 150 94% 165 97% 180 100% For me (NOA1 on Oct 16th), in January 55% will have already received NOA2. By February, 75% will have already received NOA2.
Unfortunately, about 1/4 of the applicants shall wait for 5 months or a little longer. By 6 months all cases had moved on to the NVC.

The chart represents 366 filers in the April to Oct time range whom have received already received NOA2, whom were initially processed at the Texas center and are not from Philippians.
After waiting 15 days (4%) had received NOA2.
At 30 days 21% had received NOA2.
52% received NOA2 within 75 days.
Perhaps data is easier to understand as a table.
Days NOA2 Processed 15 5% 30 22% 45 33% 60 46% 75 52% 90 55% 105 61% 120 73% 135 84% 150 94% 165 97% 180 100% For me (NOA1 on Oct 16th), in January 55% will have already received NOA2. By February, 75% will have already received NOA2.
Unfortunately, about 1/4 of the applicants shall wait for 5 months or a little longer. By 6 months all cases had moved on to the NVC.