Understanding Family Background and Identity

The speaker shares a personal story about discovering their true parentage later in life. While applying for a green card, they found out that their birth certificate listed their sister as their mother and had no father named. This revelation led to the understanding that they were raised by their grandparents. The speaker reflects on the emotional impact of this discovery and considers the possibility of using genetic analysis to learn more about their unknown father.

What was the reason for the speaker's green card rejection?

• Insufficient academic qualifications

• Issues with his birth certificate

• Criminal record

• Lack of a valid passport

What surprising information did the speaker find on his birth certificate?

• His sister was listed as his mother

• His nationality was listed as American

• His father's name was misspelled

• His birth date was incorrect

Who actually raised the speaker during his childhood?

• His biological parents

• His grandparents

• His aunt and uncle

• Family friends

How did the speaker feel upon discovering the truth about his family background?

• Indifferent

• Angry

• Confused

• Relieved

What does the speaker consider doing to learn more about his genetic background?

• Consulting a psychic

• Traveling to his birthplace

• Sequencing his own genome

• Hiring a private investigator