Q: I lost my relationship verification paper. Bit, I want to apply for green card and need the paper. Is there any way?
I lost a realtion verification paper but when I apply for the green card I need to have verification paper of my relation to my husband. Is there a way to solve this case?
A: There is no specific paper that verifies a relationship. In a spousal petition you must provide evidence that you are legally married (marriage certificate to current spouse and proof that any former marriages have been terminated) and that you have a bona fide relationship. This includes photographs, affidavits, joint bills, joint bank statements, joint ownership of property, etc. I highly suggest having an immigration attorney handle this case for you, as the evidentiary requirements have become much stricter over the last couple of years.
A: Not sure what a “relation verification paper” is, but the agency that issued it should be able to issue a replacement. Generally a marriage certificate reflects information that is on file with a government agency, such as a county courthouse in the US or a civil registry in Mexico. Either way a trip to the appropriate office should allow you to get a document verifying the necessary information.
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