DNA TEST FOR IMMIGRATION usa

Are you a U.S.citizen applying for immigrant visa IV application or Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) when lack of evidence to prove claimed a biological relationship. Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) testing may be suggested. Below is a guide explains how this DNA testing for immigration process works.

What is a U.S. Immigration DNA Test?

Genetic relationship testing is an option often suggested by United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) or U.S. embassies when insufficient or no reliable evidence is provided when filing an immigrant visa (IV) application for family reunification. Our partner AABB accredited DNA testing lab will process and analyze all DNA tests.

In the section below is the commonly accepted relationship testing types (USCIS) or U.S. embassies will suggest to immigrant applicants.

What is the cost of DNA testing for immigration? 

The cost for DNA test for immigration purposes will vary depending on your circumstance. Contact our office at 800-219-4584 to inquire about pricing.

Commonly Used Relationship DNA Tests:

The commonly used testing options are parent-child relationships, siblingship (full and half siblings) and grandparent relationships. Other distant relationship testing options are not suggested by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or U.S. consular office.

Please note, all DNA testing is voluntary and performing a DNA test is an out-of-pocket expense when using this option for evidence submission. Below is an overview of DNA sample collection process that adheres to Consular section guidelines.

DNA Relationship Testing Sample Collection Process:

Petitioner (U.S. DNA Sample Collection)

1. Petitioner must receive a document requesting additional evidence from an immigration agency (USCIS or Consular Section).
2. Contact our office at 800-219-4584 to learn more about the process
3. The lab will perform a case initiation and schedule a DNA sample collection appointment for the petitioner in the U.S.
4. Next, the laboratory will ship a DNA kit and sample collection request to the US embassy or consulate abroad. An embassy official will be responsible for scheduling the beneficiary’s DNA sample collection appointment.
5. After the beneficiary’s samples have been collected they will be sent to the laboratory in the United States for DNA analysis.
6. Upon the completion of your test, your results will be sent by the lab directly to the requesting immigration agency (USCIS or Consular Section) and an additional copy of your results will be sent to you.

Below is the DNA sample collection process for the beneficiary abroad.

Beneficiary Immigrant Visa Applicant (DNA Sample Collection Abroad)

1. After the petitioners DNA sample is collected. Our partner lab will ship a DNA test kit and sample collection request to the Embassy or Consulate.
2. Please note, petitioners and beneficiary are not under any circumstance should you receive a DNA kit to remain compliant with US Consular Section DNA Testing guidelines.
3. The Consular’s office is responsible for scheduling the beneficiary immigrant visa applicant’s DNA sample collection appointment by email or by phone.
4. After the beneficiary’s DNA samples are collected they will be shipped to laboratory for DNA analysis.
5. Once the lab receives all the specimen samples DNA analysis will begin. Upon the completion of your DNA analysis of your results will be sent to USCIS or U.S. Embassy or Consular Section.

What is the method used to collect DNA samples?

The commonly used method of DNA specimen collection is performed by cheek buccal swab. The swab is placed inside of the mouth and brushed against the cheek on both the left and right cheek.

Although there are other methods of specimen collection options like blood. The cheek swab collection option method preferred over blood because it is easier, less invasive and painless.