Alien Sponsor's Death

The Texas Bureau of Vital Statistics (BVS), if available, is considered the primary source of verification of death. If BVS is available but the date of death (DOD) does not match reported information, accept BVS as verification. No additional verification is required.

If BVS verification is not available, verify the DOD using two of the following sources:

Social Security Administration (SSA);

statement from guardian or authorized representative;

copy of death certificate;

statement from a doctor;

newspaper death notice (obituary);

statement from a relative or household member;

statement from funeral director; or

records from the hospital or other institution where the person died.