Filing in February 2021, Affidavit Letter from friends?

[PartyParrot 40]

I read the I-751 filing instructions and it says that I SHOULD include two affidavits, sworn to by friends, to prove that my marriage is bona fide. It also says that the letter has to include friend’s address and birthday and birth place, isn’t that kind of... too personal to share for some people? My friends and I all like to keep these things private. 
 

1. Do I absolutely have to? I have TONS of evidence to send them like insurance, bills, joint account, rent, plane tickets, photos and even hubby paying for my education. 

2. Do my friends need to have their letters notarized?

3. Can my US citizen friends only provide full name, number, email and where they work (all of them are academia or physicians).

Anyone filed recently without affidavits? 

[Sukie 1,460]

Affidavits are NOT required.  They are useful if you have typical "red flags", but are not necessary.  If your evidence is strong, don't worry about it.  We did not have any, and sailed through.

 

Sukie in NY

[Genski92 93]

Affidavit is not necessary if you don't want to include although it mentioned to I751 requirements and some people who don't include it they still got approved.

 

I include affidavit but not from friends,i sent affidavit that my in-laws signed with their address, birthday and contact number.