Sarah Elle-Même

Plenty of people have been able to remove conditions on their own if they divorce within the 2 year period. They just have to prove they entered the marriage with good and honest intentions. This same option is not afforded to AOS applicants, however.
The OP would need to prove at this stage they are in a bonafide marriage and intend to stay married (for the foreseeable future). There is no way USCIS will give the soon to be ex husband a greencard. His "privilege" to be here is terminated once the marriage is terminated or once the relationship is proven to not be genuine or bonafide. Don't even entertain the thought of lying to USCIS because it will be easy to uncover. Sorry your husband made sacrifices but so did every beneficiary when they left their home country. It's a gamble and a risk. No one forced him to come here. He doesn't have any legal options to stay. You should be greatful for that because once a greencard and I-864 is approved you are on the hook for him financially until he becomes a US citizen or until the he can be credited with 40 qualifying quarters of work in the US. If you want to be charitable, send him off with some money so he can rebuild his life back home.

It's clear you don't know anything about the Deferred Action Program. Go learn something since you will be waiting, waiting, waiting (like all the rest of us) you have time on your hands: http://www.dhs.gov/deferred-action-childhood-arrivals .
FYI wait times are long from a combination of factors, not just this new program. It is mostly because USCIS has laid off half their employees and dramatically cut funding in the last 2 years. That you can thank Congress for.

So it's Obama's fault the post office lost your petition? Lolz. He's only one out of a long line of recent presidents who have supported gutting spending on federal agencies, like the post office and USCIS. Are you even sure it got lost? What information has USPS given you?
If it is in fact gone forever then YES you should cancel or put a stop payment on your money order and send a new packet. This is why the guides say to make a complete copy of the petition packet in case something like this happens.
Chill out and try again. Chances are this is not going to be the last time this immigration process frustrates you.

It's clear you don't know anything about the Deferred Action Program. Go learn something since you will be waiting, waiting, waiting (like all the rest of us) you have time on your hands: http://www.dhs.gov/deferred-action-childhood-arrivals .
FYI wait times are long from a combination of factors, not just this new program. It is mostly because USCIS has laid off half their employees and dramatically cut funding in the last 2 years. That you can thank Congress for.

Hey ladies and gents,
Miss me? Haha probably not. I'm divisive, I know. Figured I'd update my peeps on my long I-129F petition saga. That chapter in my life is now sadly, regrettably, painfully closed. It's nothing my former fiance did wrong. I was the one who was weak and faltered. Waiting over a year and a half for the petition approval with no end in sight, being apart for over 3 years, it proved too much I guess. So my mind and my eye started to wander. I made mistakes and originally resolved to continue forward, but I couldn't hide the truth from my fiance, that after so many years of being my best friend and love, I had doubts and I betrayed him. I told him and he was understandably crushed and wouldn't forgive me. I respect that. He asked me to revoke the petition, so I did. My lawyer dropped off a letter at the New York USCIS office. It was easy, process-wise, I guess. In doing so I realized moving forward with him wouldn't have worked out well in the end anyway, so it was all for the best. There are many reasons for this - cultural and religious differences played a role, but him living apart from his family would have been a tremendous struggle. For us, it wasn't maktub. Maybe one day I'll find the one I'm meant to be with. Not sure if I buy into that idea of pre-determination though.
I could have walked away from this forum without saying anything, but I wanted to take this opportunity to say to all those on here who press on for the ones they love despite tremendous odds - I admire you so. Many of you have built a relationship on a strong foundation of love and commitment that you can bear the distance and also the trials and tribulations of being together long term - there's something so honorable and tremendous in that. Stay true to what is in your heart, it will serve you well. I aspire to self-love and self-reflection in this new chapter of my life that's just beginning. Thank you all for your support and for your inspiration.
Peace and joy,
Sarah

If you're posting a picture of your son and using him to bash people you don't agree with, you've got some growing up to do.

There are several members who frequent this sub forum who have a similar age difference and are still together with their respective partners. Some have been pretty lucky when it came to the Embassy stage of the visa process but others have been denied the first or even second time around and their immigration journey drags on for years. I think it depends on the evidence you provide and its quality and also the perceived intentions of the beneficiary (consular officers and investigators always have their ways of finding out the truth).
I agree with Berber, forget about the immigration aspect of this for a while. Visit him and make sure he's really the same man you converse with online. Spend quality time with him and get to know him. Meet his family and spend time with them. Decide if he is really a suitable partner for you in the long run and make damn sure he has the best of intentions (I realize that some scammers are very adept at concealing their intentions for a long time but most of them are pretty transparent if you look at them objectively). Be mindful of the fact that your relationship in his culture is very bizarre, not well accepted, and that most likely he would never marry an Algerian woman your age. Most MENA cultures are very paternalistic and center life around the family unit. It is very uncommon for a young man to accept marrying a partner who cannot give him children or is edging up toward menopause, and even if he isn't enthusiastic about babies, his relatives would certainly be on his case about it. That's not to say this guy isn't well intentioned, but you need to confirm it with eyes wide open.

IMO this thread should have been in the MENA forum a long time ago. Because all of us, regardless of what petition or visa we file for, have to deal with the same stupid bullsh*t with the world's worst US Embassy. Lucky us.

My sugar muffin honey bunny Moroccan husband remains decidedly lovable. Our 7th anniversary is coming up, and we plan on making it as saccharine an affair as possible. Or maybe just go to the beach.

People are not conditional. A two year green card holder is a permanent resident just like a 10 year green card holder. The difference is they must remove conditions by proving they married for the marriage and not for immigration benefits.
OP Move out of the common residence and file for divorce if that is what you feel you need. You cannot send her back, and most likely, you cannot kick her out of the house unless she willingly goes. You can ask her to leave, but you can't force her to leave. The rest needs to to be solved in the divorce. It will be up to her to prove she married in good faith in order to remove conditions later. If she cannot, she will not get her 10 year green card.

Clever marketing by a corporation whose products have contributed to a worldwide diabetes epidemic. Well played. We can all sing kumbaya while checking our blood sugar.

There are several members who frequent this sub forum who have a similar age difference and are still together with their respective partners. Some have been pretty lucky when it came to the Embassy stage of the visa process but others have been denied the first or even second time around and their immigration journey drags on for years. I think it depends on the evidence you provide and its quality and also the perceived intentions of the beneficiary (consular officers and investigators always have their ways of finding out the truth).
I agree with Berber, forget about the immigration aspect of this for a while. Visit him and make sure he's really the same man you converse with online. Spend quality time with him and get to know him. Meet his family and spend time with them. Decide if he is really a suitable partner for you in the long run and make damn sure he has the best of intentions (I realize that some scammers are very adept at concealing their intentions for a long time but most of them are pretty transparent if you look at them objectively). Be mindful of the fact that your relationship in his culture is very bizarre, not well accepted, and that most likely he would never marry an Algerian woman your age. Most MENA cultures are very paternalistic and center life around the family unit. It is very uncommon for a young man to accept marrying a partner who cannot give him children or is edging up toward menopause, and even if he isn't enthusiastic about babies, his relatives would certainly be on his case about it. That's not to say this guy isn't well intentioned, but you need to confirm it with eyes wide open.

Schizophrenia? No way.
There are many people in this country who think that a gun is appropriate for anything and everything. There are people in this country who think that being slightly scared warrants shooting a gun instead of saying, "Hello?" There are people on this forum who believe this. There are politicians who defend this right and super PACs who buy their votes.
From where I am sitting, this guy is the same as all too many people in this country. News and politicians help with the hysteria, all funded by the NRA to people will buy guns and give profits so the gun manufacturers who fund the NRA.
This makes me long for the movies where a yokel comes out in his overalls with a gun, but has the wherewithal to say first, "Get off mah property."

Like my father always says "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is".
My fiancé, who is nearly my age, doesn't believe any of the older American younger Arab couples are real. That's his opinion as a young Arab male. I don't agree, though I can definitely see that some groups of men are more likely to be scammers. Lack of options in home countries really seem to motivate some people. It's sad. However, I've seen some [what I'd term] "odd" couples who are true kindred spirits and live very happily together. They are not the norm, but what they have is special and beautiful.
Women [all single/divorced women] do need to learn to read the writing on the wall. It's not just Moroccan, not just foreign, not just young men who can use and abuse you and your life savings. There are predators out there in society or on the internet, ready to take advantage of people who seem vulnerable enough. But their actions during courtship and in the first few months and perhaps years can be very illuminating if you are willing to be observant and not obtuse. It's hard to think clearly when you are in the throes of love, but nobody can do a better job of protecting you and yours than you yourself.

Interesting how a story on spousal rape derails into a thread on 9/11 and Benghazi. Anyone who doesn't see that spousal rape is part and parcel of domestic violence, and the psychological and social destruction that it reaps on a victim to the point where they have no self-esteem and few options, screw you. You haven't seen broken women, or maybe you have and that's why you excuse it away. You're idiots and I feel sorry for your wives for having married such dolts.

Interesting how a story on spousal rape derails into a thread on 9/11 and Benghazi. Anyone who doesn't see that spousal rape is part and parcel of domestic violence, and the psychological and social destruction that it reaps on a victim to the point where they have no self-esteem and few options, screw you. You haven't seen broken women, or maybe you have and that's why you excuse it away. You're idiots and I feel sorry for your wives for having married such dolts.

Interesting how a story on spousal rape derails into a thread on 9/11 and Benghazi. Anyone who doesn't see that spousal rape is part and parcel of domestic violence, and the psychological and social destruction that it reaps on a victim to the point where they have no self-esteem and few options, screw you. You haven't seen broken women, or maybe you have and that's why you excuse it away. You're idiots and I feel sorry for your wives for having married such dolts.

Interesting how a story on spousal rape derails into a thread on 9/11 and Benghazi. Anyone who doesn't see that spousal rape is part and parcel of domestic violence, and the psychological and social destruction that it reaps on a victim to the point where they have no self-esteem and few options, screw you. You haven't seen broken women, or maybe you have and that's why you excuse it away. You're idiots and I feel sorry for your wives for having married such dolts.

Interesting how a story on spousal rape derails into a thread on 9/11 and Benghazi. Anyone who doesn't see that spousal rape is part and parcel of domestic violence, and the psychological and social destruction that it reaps on a victim to the point where they have no self-esteem and few options, screw you. You haven't seen broken women, or maybe you have and that's why you excuse it away. You're idiots and I feel sorry for your wives for having married such dolts.

Interesting how a story on spousal rape derails into a thread on 9/11 and Benghazi. Anyone who doesn't see that spousal rape is part and parcel of domestic violence, and the psychological and social destruction that it reaps on a victim to the point where they have no self-esteem and few options, screw you. You haven't seen broken women, or maybe you have and that's why you excuse it away. You're idiots and I feel sorry for your wives for having married such dolts.

It's funny that people who are so ignorant run for public office? That strikes me as a sad indictment of the political process in the US, not something that's funny.

There is a Lawyer.
The Lawyer knew it was a 9C case.
But still proceeded.
Sounds like a report is needed to the local Bar. And all the costs refunded.

Wow man if you're getting this frustrated this early on then you'll probably get an aneurysm by the time your fiancee goes for AOS.

I've been laughing about this half the day. It doesn't get old! I'd like to think I wouldn't have lost my sh_t had I been one of the unlucky folks on the video, but it probably would have given me a mild coronary.

Uncanny resemblance to Michele Bachmann... Could it be her love child with Satan?