Q: I am a US Citizen who came to Punjab and married a man. I am unable to register and receive a marriage certificate.
The Punjab government is saying I need an aadhar card. I showed 3 forms of Valid identification including passport, drivers license, birth certificate. They are saying we need a joint bank account and put an objection on our certificate. What can we do to bypass this as this is clearly wrong. I showed all evidence that I am a US Citizen. I also have a form stamped and signed by the US Indian embassy saying I am free to marry anyone in India.
A:
In some situations, it is best to seek a K-1 fiancé visa due to very long petition and visa processing delays at USCIS and NVC for immediate relatives such as spouses.
An Aadhar card is a form of identification in India that seems more fraudproof than American forms of identification. Foreigners who can prove that the are residents of India can apply for an aadhar card. It may take a while to obtain the Aadhar card should you wish to remain in India. There may also be other restrictions. More information on the Aadhar card can be found online. Pakistan has a similar form of identification known as CNIC.
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