- (A) Requirements. A person with at least 50% Indian blood who was born in Canada and
who has maintained residence in the U.S. since his or her entry must be regarded as having been lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
(B) Verifications. Canadian-born Indian status shall be verified by:
- (1) a “band card” issued by the band council of a Canadian Indian reserve;
- (2) birth or baptism records;
- (3) a provincial Union of Indians card (such as a Union of Nova Scotia Indians card); or
- (4) an affidavit from a tribal official or other person knowledgeable about the applicant’s or client’s family ancestry.