Hey Ecofolux2427.......hang in there buddy. Don't listen to some of the nay sayers here as some have HORRIBLE bed side manner. I've gotten in trouble on this forum for speaking against some of the more callous folks on this site ( by the admin ). We did ours in August 2021 in Texas then it was sent to the Cali center and I feared that would only add to the delay, which it most certainly did, anyways.......hang in there. We just got our approval ( Nov. 4th ) and now have to wait for the NVC in Laos ( hubby is USA and wifey is Laos ) and there's even more time after that but you guys should be soon. Head up and stay occupied and prepared for your partner to get here to the states. It's heartbreaking and tough but all the sweeter when they arrive legally. Don't risk immigration fraud and just stay ready....best of luck.