Immigrant Visas

Proof of Relationship

For spouses of U. S. Citizens (IR-1, CR-1, and K-3 Visas), spouses of Legal Permanent Residents

(F-21 and V-1 Visas) and Spouses of Family Based Visa Applicants (F-3 and F-4 Visas):

Primary: marriage registrations issued by a recognized governing authority at the time of the marriage. Proof of the termination of any previous marriage must also be submitted (e.g. death certificate of spouse, final decree of divorce or annulment). For Muslim marriages, please submit a registration certificate from the government appointed Chief Kazi.

Secondary: Wedding invitations, church certificates, wedding photographs or other reliable documents that show the required relationship. For proof of an ongoing relationship, please submit such evidence as cards, letters, emails, photographs, phone records and other evidence that your relationship is continual.

For Children (IR-2, IR-3, F-1, F-24, F-3 and K-4 Visas) and Parents (IR-5 visas) of U. S. Citizens, Children of Family Based Visa Applicants (F-3 and F-4 Visas) and Children of Fiance(e) visa applicants (K-2 Visas):

Primary: Old Indian passports, birth registrations issued within one year of the birth

Secondary: Secondary school leaving certificates, old ration cards, old baptismal certificates, old family documents such as land transfers and wills, original wedding invitations, college degree certificates, mark sheets, property certificates, family photos or other reliable documents which show the required relationship.

For the Brother or Sister of a U. S. Citizen (F-4 Visas):

Primary: Old Indian passports, birth registrations issued within one year of the birth

Secondary: Secondary school leaving certificates, old ration cards, old baptismal certificates, old family documents such as land transfers and wills, original wedding invitations, college degree certificates, mark sheets, property certificates, family photos or other reliable documents which show the required relationship.

Note: The documents of both the petitioner and beneficiary must show parent(s) name(s) to be considered in connection with the immigrant visa application.