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I renewed mine in NewYork (I live in Florida) but I assume it’s done the same way.
 
You have to be there in person to apply for passport renewal and the envelope is for them to send you the passport when it’s ready instead of you traveling back to the consulate to pick it up.

Can't you check the browser history of the laptop she's using to check it online?
You've heard everybody's advice using their gut feeling and based on what you've described, now let's use something scientific.
In economy, there's what we call law of diminishing marginal utility. In layman's term, your satisfaction using a certain product will decline as you continue using it. Example, if you bought an ice cream and it didn't taste good at first, it's taste won't improve while you're consuming it, it would be the exact same flavor and even worst, so might as well throw it.
Translated into your relationship, if she did not appreciate you during the first few months of your marriage and accused you of abuse, all the more that she won't appreciate you in the long run. Marriage is for better and for poorer, not just the fun times, traveling, or getting a GC. In addition to that, marrying for the purposes of getting a green card is considered FRAUD.
No matter what anybody say here, it's still your decision to make. I wish you luck and a less stressful life.
I wouldn't disagree with you. Haha

rent a boat and go to Digyo (pronounced as didjo) Island

I’ve been in and out of this forum for many years. First when my husband and I embarked in our K1 Journey, then our AOS and now our ROC. I come here often to read, but don’t always post. I’m feeling a bit warm and fuzzy inside because it’s July 1st (Canada Day) and I’m missing home, but also sitting in my office and thinking how incredible these last 2 years have been. I hope it’s okay to share some thoughts and if it helps you, then great and if it doesn’t, then I wish you best on your journey. After 2 years of being in the good ole US of A, there are a few things that I’ve learned. Don’t compare your journey to other people. I use to come here and read threads about how terribly hard it is to move and it would scare the heck out of me. Transition is always hard, but you don’t need the extra pressure. There is no ‘normal’, whatever is natural to you is normal. Remember that… Trust yourself and the process. Remember that things aren’t ‘in place’ right away and have patience to see it through. I was the foreign spouse and my husband is the USC. As much as it’s expected of them to support us because we are the ones doing the moving, remember they are human too. That it does hurt them to see you in pain, and sometimes they do feel helpless because they cannot provide something that you’re missing. Communication IS key. Instead of asking what is normal to everyone else, talk to your spouse. A lot of what is new to you, is new to them as well. You are a team and although you may feel like you’re in this alone, you certainly are not. ADAPT - Find a way to adapt versus reflecting on how things are “at home” and expecting something similar. I was born and raised in Canada. I LOVE my home country, even our politics and there are many things that I find gut wrenching here in the US. However, you must learn to adapt or it’ll eat you up inside. Don’t expect perfection or how it use to be. It's okay to have a different view. People here can be different. Remember the reasons you moved. You may not live in a perfect place, where you are from isn't perfect either, but the point of it all is to be with the one you love. You can change, grow, and THRIVE. Things being different can actually be a good thing. When I moved to the US, I had a long standing career (11+ years) in a field that I thought I was passionate about. I was so scared that I could not pick up from where I left off and would have to ‘settle’ for a job I didn’t care for. When I moved to the US and my life changed, lifestyle changed, etc. So did my passion. Moving has given me the opportunity to CHANGE my course and jump into a new career that I thought I’d never be in. Within 2 years, I was able to start my own business and I thought being foreign would hinder me somehow. I use to upset myself over thinking how I went from 52 weeks mat leave in Canada to 6 weeks if I were lucky. It created a lot of unwanted anxiety... but you don't have to settle. Make a decision and go for it. I never think of it as starting from scratch again. Create your own opportunities, there are so many here in the US. Lastly, be kind to yourself and to those around you. If you entered in good faith and are committed to the vows you made, there will be ups and downs, but have faith in yourself and the process. When I first moved, the first month was tough. I missed my family and my home so so much. 2 years later, and I feel at home. Yes, there are still cultural and societal things that I’m not use to, but I feel at home. Embrace your move, expect the bumps... and enjoy what we all waited so long for - to be with our loved ones. Wishing you all a happy 4th of July!