It is the Deep State! 😉 . I had made some inquiries about the delay with USCIS and unfortunately, their response was not very helpful. They warned me that if I continue to bother them, the process could be delayed further (in writing!). It's frustrating to see that these people aren't held accountable for their actions. At this moment, I decided to wait patiently instead of disturbing my travel plans for work and vacation. I know it's disheartening to see that we did everything right by applying for the K1 visa, but we're still being treated this way.