WOW. I felt like I was reading about myself this morning. I filed 10 months ago (December 2023) for my Honduran husband and have been waiting also, which is all we can do at this point. The other responses are correct, you can't just change to DCF. I have to give notice to my school I teach at (here in Honduras) within the next month as to whether or not I am returning the following school year. In the mean time, we also have political unrest here that has my husband and I nervous about the US Embassy here in relations to Honduras... (probably over thinking it). We came up with a plan to not become separated at all or if separated, for a very short time, but it will require a joint sponsor. The immigration process is not for the weak for sure- and I have found that sometimes overthinking every little detail makes it worse. You can submit an expedite request, because it is free, or just wait it out, because the time is approaching for your I130 to be approred very soon!