USCIS DNA Testing Approved Services

What is a USCIS DNA Test?

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) testing may be suggested by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) when an immigrant visa applicant submits a petition or application with insufficient primary evidence to establish a claimed biological relationship.

Please note that when USCIS suggests relationship DNA testing, it is voluntary, not mandatory. However, if DNA testing is chosen, the test must be performed by a laboratory that is AABB accredited (formerly known as the American Association of Blood Banks). Only results from accredited laboratories such as our partner laboratory are recognized by USCIS for secondary evidence submission.

How much does DNA Testing cost in another country?

Pricing for DNA testing for USCIS evidence submission starts at $495.00. Learn more about our domestic and international DNA testing services here.

U.S. Immigration DNA Testing Center’s (USI DNA) provides relationship testing types that commonly suggested by USCIS below.

DNA Relationship Testing Types:

The commonly suggested tests performed for family reunification cases are:

Paternity Testing: determines  a biological relationship between father and child

Maternity Testing: determines a biological relationship between mother and child

Sibling DNA Testing: determine if two or more siblings are biologically related.

Grandparent Testing: determines if a paternal or maternal grandparent with a grandchild are biologically related. (Not as common testing option)

Contact our office at 800-219-4584 to details regarding your specific situation today.

What is required for USCIS DNA Testing?

To properly begin the DNA testing process, you must receive an official Request for Evidence (RFE) or written notice from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)—or, in applicable cases, a U.S. Department of State Passport Agency or U.S. embassy or consulate—requesting additional evidence to establish a claimed biological relationship.

Please note: We do not recommend completing a DNA test for immigration or passport purposes before receiving an official request. Preemptive DNA testing does not meet USCIS or Department of State chain-of-custody requirements and may result in the need for repeat testing or potential delays or denial of your case.

Domestic DNA Specimen Collections (U.S. Only)

Below is a brief overview of the DNA testing process.

• Contact our office at 800-219-4584 to submit your information and begin the scheduling process.
• Our partner AABB accredited laboratory will initiate your case and schedule your DNA sample collection appointment.
• Once your appointment is scheduled, DNA samples will be collected and securely shipped to the laboratory for analysis.
• After testing is complete, the laboratory will send an original copy of the results directly to the requesting Immigration Agency on your family’s behalf. An additional copy will be mailed to your home, and another will be emailed to you for your records.

Please keep in mind that appointments may be scheduled in different cities or states, depending on availability. Contact our office at 800-219-4584 to learn more today.

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U.S. and International DNA Sample Collections:

International CRBA and Visa evidence submission DNA testing occurs when a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad requests additional evidence to establish a claimed parent–child relationship. Below is an overview of what to expect from the process:

• Contact our office at 800-219-4584 to submit your information and begin scheduling an appointment at one of the facilities within our network.
• Our partner AABB accredited laboratory will initiate your case and schedule a DNA sample collection appointment for the petitioner (parent) in the United States.
• Once the appointment is scheduled, the petitioner’s DNA samples will be collected and securely shipped to the laboratory.
• After the petitioner’s samples are received, the laboratory will ship a DNA test kit to the appropriate U.S. embassy or consulate abroad.
• The embassy or consulate is responsible for scheduling the DNA sample collection appointment for the beneficiary (child). Once collected, the samples will be shipped directly to the laboratory for testing.
• After DNA analysis is complete, the laboratory will send an original copy of the results directly to the requesting U.S. Passport Agency on your family’s behalf. An additional copy will be mailed to your home, and another will be emailed to you for your records.

What is the method will be used to collect my DNA samples?

The method of collection is performed by cheek swab. Blood samples are another viable sample collection method by it is more expensive, invasive and painful method of collection. Both collection options have a similar accuracy.

Where can I go for USCIS DNA Testing Approved sample collection appointment?

Call 800-219-4584 to schedule an appointment. We have a network of over 3000 plus collection sites near every major city nationwide. Below are the areas we service.