Draw three linked boxes for applicant, parent and qualifying grandparent. Add a separate bridge box whenever a name or legal relationship changes.
| Item to record | Your notes / evidence | Owner and date |
|---|---|---|
| Applicant current identity → full birth record | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| Parent named on applicant record → parent birth | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| Grandparent named on parent record → grandparent birth | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| Name-change bridge and record reference | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| Adoption bridge and legal record | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| Spelling / date discrepancy requiring explanation | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| Missing record and next search action | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
Complete the action plan
Read the chain aloud as “this document shows this person is the child of this person”. If you need to add an unsupported statement, mark the gap and locate the evidence or obtain specific advice.
Decision record: What is established? ____________________ What remains uncertain? ____________________ Next action and date: ____________________
Keep this completed sheet privately. It is a planning aid, not an application form or an eligibility decision. Recheck the linked official guidance before relying on a rule, fee or deadline.
Ancestry Visa Mag · Information checked 15 October 2026 · https://ancestryvisamag.com/resources/ancestry-document-chain-worksheet/
Planning resource, not an official application form or eligibility decision.