How Do I Order A Legally Admissible Immigration DNA Test Online?
Below is a brief overview of the process of getting started with the immigration process.
DNA Relationship Testing Sample Collection Process:
Petitioner (U.S. DNA Sample Collection)
- The petitioner must receive a document requesting additional evidence from an immigration agency (USCIS or U.S. Consular Section).
- Contact our office at 800-219-4584 to learn more about the process.
- The lab will perform a case initiation and schedule a DNA sample collection appointment for the petitioner in the U.S.
- Next, the laboratory will ship a DNA kit and sample collection request to the U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. An embassy official will be responsible for scheduling the beneficiary’s DNA sample collection appointment.
- After the beneficiary’s samples have been collected they will be sent to the laboratory in the United States for DNA analysis.
- 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)
- After the petitioner’s DNA sample is collected. Our partner lab will ship a DNA test kit and sample collection request to the Embassy or Consulate.
- Please note, petitioners and beneficiaries should not under any circumstance, receive a DNA kit to remain compliant with US Consular Section DNA testing guidelines.
- The Consular Section’s office is responsible for scheduling the beneficiary immigrant visa applicant’s DNA sample collection appointment by email or by phone.
- After the beneficiary’s DNA samples are collected they will be shipped to the laboratory for DNA analysis.
- 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 the U.S. Embassy or Consular Section.
What is the method used to collect DNA samples?
The commonly used method of DNA specimen collection is a cheek (buccal) swab. The swab is placed inside of the mouth and brushed against the cheek on both the left and right cheeks for minimum of 30 seconds for each cheek.
Note: It should be noted, all DNA testing services for immigration are performed under the strict supervision of a partner AABB accredited laboratory.
Contact our office today at 800-219-4584 to schedule an appointment or learn more DNA testing for immigration purposes here.