US Immigration from Philippines

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

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Im on my own now to file a form I-90. I would like to ask what is the best reason for my case . Is it question #2.a. or #2.b. Reason for Application Section A.

Any rhyme or reason on delivery times after case approval??

We had a successful AOS interview yesterday. However, still no sign of work authorization. Is there such a thing as requesting a refund?

Hello,

I know about the Adjustment of Status, the Employment Authorization, and the Advanced Parole.

I am trying to make sure there is no paperwork or anything we need to do before the 90 days expires AFTER we have gotten married, obtained a signed marriage license, and filed the license with the county.

From what I understand Adjustment of Status is the next thing, but it isn't REQUIRED before 90 days, correct? Is there any paperwork we need to file, any form, to prove we fulfilled the requirement for getting married in 90 days?

Thank you.