Adjustment of Status AOS I-485 filing in 2026 after marriage K1 visa

[Aquabac 21]

We are arranging our documents for my wife to file her AOS 

I've heard this year they are being tougher on proof and what they expect to be submitted than they have been.

So we want to make sure we have a preponderance of evidence and we do not receive an RFE

Background:
She had her medical exam 06/23/2025
She arrived 10/07/2025

She got her Social Security Card 10/28/2025
We were married 12/06/2025
Tried to change name on SS card to married name but  I-94 expired.  They wouldn't do it.

 

I own our home since 2011 so she is not on the deed or mortgage 
I was self employed and am now retired.
Medicare for health insurance.
My Bride is too young for Medicare.

Seems the 3 main areas of proof  they want to see  for both names to be  in: 
Lease/Mortgage/Deed
Co Insurance
Joint Accounts 

 

Only have 1 of the 3: Joint Accounts.

We have 2  JTWROS Checking accounts and 1 investment account with Fidelity.

 

She is  listed as the sole beneficiary on my other investment accounts and both my IRAs

 

I added her as an authorized user to all my credit cards in January and she just started using them this month .

 

Some documents are in maiden name , others  married.
Her Social Security is in her maiden name, 1 credit card I gave her before we were married and both joint checking accounts.
Water bill and Electric bill has maiden name. Verizon married name.

We had a lovely Church wedding and have our marriage cert from the Church and most importantly for filing; the State 
Plenty of photos

 Adding her to utility bills here wasn't perfect.
We have only 3 types of utility accounts;  Verizon for cell phones and internet, Electric, & Water 
 Water bill added her to the mailing address but not account name.
They told me they would have to close my account and reopen it to change everything

She is also on my home heating oil delivery account. 

 

She will be applying for her Learner's permit the end of the month ( February).
Once she has that I assume I can add her to my auto insurance. 

 

Other Evidence:
Costco membership on my account

I listed her as my HealthCare proxy
She is authorized for full disclosure for my Medicare account
Listed on my Apple acct as family

Dental Plans Family Discount card 

 

We want to apply for AOS as soon as it is advisable.
I'm thinking I should wait at least 2 months of banking activity for statements before applying.
Also, By March/April  I should be able to have my taxes done and I could file jointly.

I'm thinking a joint tax return is strong evidence  and worth waiting a few months.

Her medical exam expires on 06/23/2026
I assume that means as long as the application is mailed  before then or they recieve her package she does not need another medical exam 

Should I get friends that know us well to write affidavits?
Any other suggestions ?
Anyone have recent experience with their spouse's AOS  after marriage and filing I-485 ?

Thanks 


 

 

 

 

 

 

[TBoneTX 49,248]

20 minutes ago, Aquabac said:

I listed her as my HealthCare proxy
She is authorized for full disclosure for my Medicare account

These are good.  I recommend that you shop for a lawyer who can draft wills, medical & financial powers of attorney, and similar estate documents.  These make superlative evidence for AOS, Removing Conditions, or both, and they're even more crucial to have in "life."  Remember that if you've moved from one U.S. state to another, your will may need to be redone.

 

Check to see whether your home state has official templates of these documents online.

Edited 2 hours ago by TBoneTX