American indian born in canada
Green Card for an American Indian Born in Canada
You may be eligible to receive a Green Card (permanent residence) as an American Indian born in Canada if you:
- Have 50% or more of blood of the American Indian race; and
- Were born in Canada.
You must have proof of this ancestry based on your familial blood relationship to parents, grandparents, and/or great-grand parents who are or were registered members of a recognized Canadian Indian band or U.S.
Indian tribe.
You cannot apply for permanent residence if your tribal membership is derived through marriage or adoption.
- You must schedule an InfoPass appointment and appear in person at your local USCIS office. You do not have to complete an application or pay a fee to request a creation of record.
- Bring the following to your appointment:
- Two passport-style photos;
- A copy of your government-issued identity document with photograph;
- A copy of your long form Canadian birth certificate (to establish lineage to cla Green Card for an American Indian Born in Canada - USCIS SEH