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[ahoy 0]

This is... incredibly confusing and stressful. We are trying to get things together to file for AOS. My fiance's aunt helped his brother file when he married a few years ago, and now she's helping us. The thing is... so much of what she says to do seems contrary to what is in the guides on here.

She says that we do not need to send any proofs of marriage (like photos, joint bank account, etc) except for the things explicitly required by the forms. That we keep all of that and wait for the interview. That we don't do the medical examination until they ask for it before the interview. They didn't send anything in the way of a cover letter, either. And apparently his brother got through just fine like this?

Who do I believe?

[Kastrs 723]

Follow the guides here they are very reliable and are updated relatively frequently

[Cheezees 1,514]

She said what???????

[Starkilla09 366]

Your aunt is giving you some really dangerous information that'll make you sorry if you follow potentially draging your case with unnecessary RFE's. Nearly 99% of everyone giving you advice here has passed through adjustment of status phase including me and the guide provided is not only useful but has equally streamlined this immigration process making it easy without any attorney's help. To make this easy on your part ditch your aunt's advice, send in as much evidence you can including your sealed medical report from civil surgeon as you send your AOS package to avoid RFE's, and bring other collective evidences you acquire later as well as originals on your interview. Good luck.

[Boiler 45,661]

Is your Aunt an immigration lawyer?

[Transborderwife 4,666]

This doesn't surprise me as I've seen this same advice on other immigration sites. If follow the guides though

[ahoy 0]

Is your Aunt an immigration lawyer?

No, of course. But she's not my aunt. She's my fiance's aunt who helped my fiance's brother get through AOS. So my fiance wants to go with what she says because she's someone he knows that did it rather than "strangers on the internet." I'm really scared.

[Boiler 45,661]

Worst you'll get a RFE and she can deal with it?

[caly 48]

This is... incredibly confusing and stressful. We are trying to get things together to file for AOS. My fiance's aunt helped his brother file when he married a few years ago, and now she's helping us. The thing is... so much of what she says to do seems contrary to what is in the guides on here.

She says that we do not need to send any proofs of marriage (like photos, joint bank account, etc) except for the things explicitly required by the forms. That we keep all of that and wait for the interview. That we don't do the medical examination until they ask for it before the interview. They didn't send anything in the way of a cover letter, either. And apparently his brother got through just fine like this?

Who do I believe?

My husband and I filed for a spousal visa in 2011, we then submitted our I-751 package in 2013. We did everything ourselves with the help of this wonderful forum, followed all the guides provided, asked questions when we needed help and had no issues whatsoever.

Today, a few years later, without looking through our submissions, I don't remember half of what we submitted and in which order. Just thought I'd point that out.

Also, a quick look at page 4 of the I-485 instructions will tell you whether or not he will need to include the medical examination report in your filing.