Hello everyone, my case has finally got a favorable recommendation from DOS after one email inquiry and one congressional inquiry. My case had spent with USCIS at least a year due to Covid before forwarded to DOS on March 2021.
You might have noticed no objection is the first route that I chose, but I got a not favorable recommendation after waiting for decision for two years (2017-2019). I didn’t send any inquiry because my lawyer never suggested it nor knowing that I can do that back then. This journeys cost me time, money, and especially my mental health. I’m not a full bright student, I’m an exchange student but my program was sponsored by DOS. I hope my experience can help you. Good luck 😊.