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Yes the DS-3025 is in the K-1 envelope as it's part of your medical documents, I doubt they'll let you take a pic of it but I guess you could try. 
 
Technically the DS-3025 shouldn't even be needed to send with your AOS as USCIS already have your full medical report that you handed in at POE, but unfortunately they often don't manage to figure out how to connect the K-1 envelope with your AOS application, that's why you send an extra copy of the DS-3025 with the AOS package. The DS-3025 should be marked "complete" btw.
 
And yes, an early RFE will usually result in a pause on both the EAD and greencard process. If it's an RFIE it can even reset the wait time, meaning you start over from scratch time-wise. But often the wait isn't that much longer than without RFE, just send in what they ask for asap after you receive the RFE hardcopy.

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To answer your question, no you don't need a new medical if you meet 2 requirements.
1) Your DS-3025 is marked complete 
2) You filed your AOS within 1 year from your medical
 
The USCIS representative was right when she said that the medical is only good for 1 year, but if you meet both criteria described above, you do NOT need to get a new medical done. USCIS states this them self (https://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/HTML/PolicyManual-Volume8-PartB-Chapter3.html), so take a print of this page to your interview, in case the officer tries to RFE you.
 
Don't waste your money on a new medical, unless you don't meet the criteria.

Hey
 
I checked with a befriended immigration lawyer, and she says that she usually advises anyone who truly needs the greencard at that moment, to just get one done. She said it depends on the officer in front of you, whether or not he knows the exact rules, and even if he does, he can still ask for a new medical.
I am taking the risk: I checked in with the medical appointment and they mentioned a price around 500 dollars. It is not reimbursed by insurance. I cannot waste 500 dollars on the offchance that I might need it. So I am taking the risk. I do have a copy of my former medical (not just the vaccination record; the nurse gave me a copy of everything "because as a patient you have the right to know what the doctor wrote"; ok then lol). I do not have any of the class A medical things (cf TB etc), so I am hoping that the officer in question will not ask for one.
 
If they do, it just takes a bit longer to get the medical done.
If the interview is soon, you could get an appointment for a medical a few days after the interview, and if you don't need it, you can cancel up front. If you do need it, you will have the medical report very fast.
 
Anyway, I would normally pay for that bit of certainty, but once I heard the price, I realized I could not gamble away 500 dollars. 🎲
 
 
Edit: in your case where your medical and your interview are THAT close, I am sure you will not have a problem.
In my case, my medical is from June 2017, and I have my interview October 2018. I asked for AOS in September 2017, so that part was within the year. The interview is clearly not. Lucky you, that you got a K1 greencard interview that fast!

Do you not have a copy of the vaccination report? 
 
I emailed my doctor's office where I took the exam and asked them about a form I needed to submit and they happily gave me a copy of the vaccines. It's worth a try to contact them if you can. 
 
About the RFE for health exam...I'm going for my interview in May with a copy of my vaccines, and an email from my medical office saying those documents should suffice AND the section of the i-485 to fight this (haha sounds like a losing battle right?) worth a shot because medical exams are expensive and I think I shelled out enough money as it is... they practically own whatever soul I have left....  

Hi all,
I just wanted to update and let you know that I successfully applied for my SSN the day after POE (less than 16 hours later in fact).
I went back the next day to see if they had my SSN. The SSA Office were unable to provide me the SSN in person as they said that it was a matter of process to mail it out to me. They even pointed me to a sign on the wall where this was listed as policy too. They were able to look me up and tell me that everything looked fine and that there seemed like there were no problems.
Less than 4 days later, the SSN card arrived in the post.
So, it appears that the SSN can be done the day after entry as was my original question in this post. It should also be noted that my I94 Arrival record was updated within a matter of minutes after I went through the border at the POE (I checked whilst waiting for my bag!). This presumably helped.
Simon.

Congrats!
 
Normally you should be in the system within a couple days after entry. The recommendation on the VJ guide is to wait at least 10 days. Some have done it same day, but that may result in not being i the system yet and having to either come back or undergo manual verification (takes several weeks). You must request it with at least 14 days left on your I-94. They will not process it if you have less than 14 days of legal status in the US. If you go after getting married, it may be difficult to get the card in the new name until after getting the EAD or green card...people have had mixed success.
 
I've also never heard of an SSN being required. Tourists (and EWIs) cannot obtain an SSN but can marry fine. I think you should check on this as it does not sound accurate.

Congratulations!
Now, to get the SSN card you just need top drop by the social security office. Waiting time can vary depending on where you live. It can go as fast as 5 minutes waiting time, up to a hour. To get the card through mail can be up to no more than two weeks. And that also depends on how busy the social security office is, it can go faster too, but count on 2 weeks regardless.

Make sure you bring all papers with you. I-94, passport. Here's a link that explains it in detail. On his first SSN card it will state a sentence saying "valid for work only with DHS authorization". That specific sentence is removed once he gets his green card in his hands. You go back later on to the social security office and apply for a new card again.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/ssn
 

You need to fill out the form. Put in what you know. If they have any concerns, they will tell you when you sit down with them at the window. This is not like an interview at an Embassy. Much simpler and easier.My wife put down her mothers name and her fathers but since neither were ever here, no SS number. There was no problem.

To apply for AOS you do not need to submit another police record check like you did for the K1 interview regardless if you have a criminal record or not.
 
What you DO submit with AOS is certifed police arrest reports or police incident reports and certified final court dispositions for all and any crimes IF you have answered "yes" to any question in Part 8 questions 25 - 45 of the I485.
 
 If you do NOT have a criminal record at all, you would have checked "no" in Part 8 questions 25 to 45 of the I485 and not have to submit anything.
 
Read the instructions on the I485 in Part 8 "Criminal Acts and Violations". 
 

People who enter on a K1 are legally allowed to work if they apply for an EAD which most people forego and wait to apply with the AOS since an EAD on a K1 will only be valid for the 90 days of authorized stay. Also, I don't think you need to wait two weeks anymore from POE to apply for an SSN. Immigration systems are updated much faster now (my wife applied after one week of arriving with no issues). Your I94 is valid for 90 days, so you are still in the window, just check the box "authorized to work" and submit your application with a copy of your I94.
Good Luck!
P.S. Good thread with a lot of information regarding this topic.
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/269555-k-1s-get-your-social-security-number-asap/

The confusion may be that you need at least 14 days of validity remaining on your I-94 to be able to apply simply by virtue of being a K-1.
The I-94 itself though is always issued for 90 days.

I-94 is valid for 90 days on K1. If not, they made a mistake.
You are legal alien allowed to work, but don't work until you get EAD.
Apply in name exactly as on you I-94 and passport because that is your USCIS legal name they have to find in the database. Fix to married name later when USCIS status upgrades you to EAD or greencard.

Check here for your I-94, it's only valid for 14 days. So if they did not enter it on the day you arrived, it might be valid. My hubby's I-94 (he entered with K1) showed up online 3 days after his entry ( I was checking every day).

Make sure you I-94 is still valid. Since you entered on Jan 28th I don't think it is. You would select Legal Alien Allowed to Work and show them your passport, and your K-1 visa, along with your I-94. We did this for my husband before we got married. But he went in his second week of being here.
If your I-94 is expired you will have to wait to get your SS# until your EAD comes in. Sorry.

My wife applied for her SSN before we were married. She checked the legal alien allowed to Work. She received her SSN card 2 weeks later. The card said she is not allowed to work without authorization. The SSN web site can be confusing but USCIS says you cannot work until you receive you EAD. We recently filed for AOS and are waiting for her EAD & AP.

thanks darnell.. i did print it out.. but i thought it was form i need to fill out.. but i guess it was like you said.. to inform clerk if need be..
she actually knew what K1 was about.. so we did not have problem.. she said they did not see many.. but they did see them..
she got her card yesterday

Then go to a different office. This happens sometimes and people usually just go to a different office to get it done then. It's frustrating to say the least.

I suggest doing so as soon as possible (including before marriage and AOS). It's not a dealbreaker if you do it later or miss your window to do so (within 76 days of entry), but having an SSN sooner does make thing simpler with things like a driver's license/state ID, joint accounts, insurance, etc.
 
Once married, if there is a name change from the marriage and it's still within those first 76 days from POE, they can request a new card in the updated name. People have had mixed results getting the SSA to issue a card in the new name before an EAD or green card is issued in the new name (took my wife 3 visits...), but it's something. People have had issues getting the SSA to issue any card after marriage (even in their maiden name), although it is technically incorrect for them to do so.

Print out their terms and conditions.
 
Also, if you can write to their customer support if they can provide you a statement that they are not a marriage broker site.
 
I did this with my application but I met my (now) spouse on OkCupid instead of Tinder. There was no issue when I sent those as proof.

Okay. We had the interview last week. I filled out the new I-134, and checked "yes" on question 38, then provided on Part 7 "N/A K1 VISA APPLICATION." There was no issue with the paperwork, so it was good!

I think you are wanting an answer to question #38. If so here is the answer.
 
In the new revised I-134 form dated 2018 - Question #38 now regards contributions.  You leave the yes/no boxes "unchecked" and your explanation is submitted in Part 7 on page 8 of the new form.  
 
You will do this:
3.a. "Page 4"
3.b. "Part Number 3"
3.c. "Item Number 38"
3.d. "N/A (K1 Visa Process For Permanent Residence)"

Okay, thank you! Are there any other little nuances that you do differently with this document for the K1 Visa besides that part?

1.  Most people interpret that to mean other than the current
 
2.  Most people answer do not intend because your intention is not capped to a specific number 

This is based off of my experience with the K1 process. Take it with a grain of salt based on what others will suggest
 
Good luck, I'm glad you are getting to the end. Be careful and smart during your time there and not just while you are in Managua; everywhere at this point where there the tranques are as the worst conflict is concentrated there. Do go out after dark as the JS and paramilitary drive around and "hunt people" in the words of my Mother-in-law. You are probably less of a target than the nationals and students but just don't mess with that :-/ .
If your fiancé has a lot of clothing or stuff she wants to bring, I suggest bringing an empty suitcase with you and take it back full so she has less to deal with when she comes. That's what we did when we went through this process; I filled up a big sea bag full of pants and shirts so he wouldn't have to drag all that through the airports.

The problem many have when they read such things is to make the mistake of focusing on a single word or phrase instead of expanding their understanding to the meaning of a full sentence or paragraph in context. One of the troubles in correctly reading IMBRA, in this regard, is that the exceptions are so far removed from the general definition in the document, then many miss them altogether.
A typical IMB focuses on charging a US Citizen to facilitate contact with a foreign national who is either not charged or charged a nominal fee in comparison to the USC. Also the focus is on brokering MARRIAGE, not just facilitating communication for pen pals or casual dating.
For example, I met my wife on the same dating website I met and dated several local women. It doesn't focus on international relationships but has some foreign members. All members are offered the same fee options, whether they just look, send messages or get married. It is not an IMB. It's a typical domestic oriented internet dating website, like match.com but not match.com.