For those who have lost hope, please don't. I applied in early August, got my bios done the same month, got RFE in December, and for a very very long time my update status never changed.

After plenty of times checking online, I stopped checking and decided to wait, and let life take its course and I just tried to stay as positive as I could. And just recently, I got approved, I felt so relieved, my card has finally arrived, and im in the process of getting an SSN. This can be a lengthy process for some, but please be patient, don't lose hope, when you find yourself thinking negatively, stop yourself abruptly and think of things in your life that you have to be thankful for.

Whether it be having a roof over your head, having a nice set of clothes, having good friends to be able to talk to you in your time of need, or the fact that you even have the freedom to pursue your dreams even when your plans aren't going as well as you have hoped, just be thankful, and keep hoping. I wish all of you guys the best, and im positive you guys will be approved.