Definitely hearing other people's success stories helped me to be more positive. Even though I had plenty of doubt to go with those positive feelings too.
I sent our package in to the expediter on Friday of last week, 4th Sept. And since it was a holiday on Monday. And because my package didn't end up getting to the expediter until Tuesday afternoon, that meant it was going in Wednesday morning.
And I just heard today, Thursday, that we were approved. So it took a bit of 24 hours to get it processed.
Good luck! Are you going for a fiance or spousal visa?