Oh wow! When I applied I think it was 8, but because I got RFE it was 10 for me but it was back in 2022. I would try to expedite with USCIS because with them there is a chance or congressional inquiry. I wonder if they get tons of I-612. I am sorry feel your pain…
Yeah but it benefits only those who have no sponsorship… look I and other bunch of folks still waiting for update. They are processing July 2023 cases, I am still waiting -January 2023 mine. Some folks from 2022 are still waiting too, unbelievable.