If you are an Bangladeshi immigrant applying for an immigrant visa (IV) or Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) and lack sufficient evidence to prove a claimed biological relationship, Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) testing may be recommended.
DNA testing for immigration purposes specifically helps determine if a biological relationship exists between relatives when there is insufficient evidence to support the claimed relationship.
US Immigration DNA Testing Center’s guide below explains the process of DNA testing for immigration purposes. Below is a guide about the immigration relationship testing process.
What is a Bangladesh Immigration DNA Test?
A Bangladesh immigration DNA test is a genetic test performed to establish a biological relationship between a petitioner and a beneficiary when insufficient evidence is provided with an immigrant visa application submitted to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
For families looking to perform an DNA test for immigration purposes in Dhaka, Bangladesh must be aware NOT to initiate DNA testing unless a consular officer or a USCIS official has recommended that you do so. A DNA test done independently and not according to the State Department’s procedures will not be accepted.
In addition, adding beneficiaries that are not recommended to participate in your DNA testing will not have their samples collected by the embassy.
Please note, DNA testing can only be performed by an AABB (formerly known as the American Association of Blood Banks) accredited DNA laboratory for your results to be recognized.
Why is DNA testing requested by an immigration office?
When insufficient evidence is provided to prove the claimed biological relationship, between a petitioner and beneficiary during an immigrant visa application or CRBA filing, USCIS or the US embassy may offer DNA testing as a voluntary option.
Performing a DNA Test before receiving an office action from USCIS or embassy is not recommended. Doing so, may require that you perform your DNA test again.
What is the cost of DNA testing for Bangladeshi’s?
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.
What types of Family Reunification DNA Tests can be performed?
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.
What To Expect From DNA Immigration Testing Process Internationally?
Below is a brief overview on what to expect from an international DNA test.
- Petitioner or beneficiary must receive a an office action from an immigration agency (USCIS or US Embassy)
- Contact our office at 800-219-4584 to learn more about he 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 US embassy in Dhaka, BG. 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 U.S. embassy) and an additional copy of your results will be sent to you.
What method of DNA Sample collection will take place?
Cheek swabs is the commonly used method of collection when performing a DNA test. It should be noted blood samples collection is another viable with same accuracy as cheek swabs but, blood is more invasive and painful which is why it is seldom used method
Where will the beneficiary’s DNA sample collection happen?
DNA sample collections for the beneficiary in Ghana will be scheduled by the embassy located in Accra. Below is the address.
U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, BG
Address: 2 Madani Ave, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh.
The embassy will be responsible for contacting the beneficiary and providing instructions for their DNA sample collection appointment by email.
How long does the DNA testing process take?
The testing process takes 3 business day on average when all specimen samples arrive at the for your DNA results to completed.
Please note, the scheduling of the beneficiary’s appointment by the embassy may take several weeks. Making the entire process turnaround time on average 6-8 weeks sometimes longer.
Related Questions
Does the lab send my DNA results to immigration?
Yes. Upon completion of your DNA analysis the will lab send a copy of your results to requesting immigration office.
Will my DNA results be recognized by USCIS or US embassy?
Yes. Our partner laboratory is AABB accredited which is the accrediting body that immigration agencies like USCIS, Passport agencies and U.S. embassies will accept DNA results.
It should be noted, results from an accredited laboratory does not guarantee visa acceptance.
Can a home DNA test kit be used for immigration purposes?
No. Home DNA test kits cannot be used for an immigration purposes. Home Test kits do not require a chain of custody be established or the use of a third-party collector. Therefore attempting to submit a Home DNA Test kit results will not be accepted by an immigration agency.
What is the Accuracy of a DNA Test?
The accuracy of the DNA samples collected and analyzed by our partner laboratory meets industry standards. The consular section or USCIS office accepts test results 99.5% and higher that determines the probability of parentage (paternity & maternity) for visa and CRBA cases.
Are my DNA results private?
Yes. All DNA testing results are confidential and private. Results will be released to the client and per their request a copy of the results will be sent to the requesting immigration agency’s address stated on the Request for Evidence letter the petitioner received.
In addition, all DNA samples that are collected are destroyed within 90 days and your information is not shared with third-party companies unless the participants involved with your case provide written consent or court order form a judge is received by the laboratory.
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To learn more about DNA testing for immigrant visa and CRBA purposes call 800-219-4584 and allow one of technicians to assist you today.