DNA

[Kathy and Jesse 16]

Can anybody tell me what is the USCIS accredited lab for DNA that will assist my daughter in Manila too.. We are hoping to refile her petition soon and the atty said include a DNA along with our petition.

All replies will be greatly appreciated

[Greenbaum 12,258]

Kathy and Jesse, on 23 Oct 2014 - 3:22 PM, said:

Can anybody tell me what is the USCIS accredited lab for DNA that will assist my daughter in Manila too.. We are hoping to refile her petition soon and the atty said include a DNA along with our petition.

All replies will be greatly appreciated

Here are a few answers to your questions and some good reading of what others have done. You will find USCIS accredited labs for the DNA test contained within.

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/IR-2_(and_CR-2)_Visas#Third_Stage_-_Embassy

Though this information is about a year old it may add some additional information to your search.

The US Embassy ACS Section via email sent us the procedures on what we needed to do and a copy of the memo from the Examiner indicating that we needed DNA Testing. They also provided a list of AABB Labs Accredited International DNA Center in the US that we can contact.

On 20 Oct 2013 we contacted DDC DNA Diagnostic Center Baltimore MD for Paternity Testing at http://local.dnacenter.com/DNA_Diagnostic_center_Baltimore_MD-t14355_Baltimore+MD.html and the cost for the DNA Kit was $449. It includes three DNA Kits, cost of shipping and handling both ways (kit from USA to USEM Phil and samples from Phil SLEC back to USA DDC DNA and results to USEM from DDC DNA) and processing fee for the DNA Result.

On 25 Oct 2013 the US Embassy ACS Section received the DNA Kits from DDC DNA Diagnostic Center Baltimore MD. According to the instruction memo from the ACS Section once they receive the DNA Kits they will contact St Luke’s Extension Clinic and set-up an appointment.

On 11 November 2013 we got an email from St Luke’s Extension Clinic indicating that our appointment was set for 5 December 2013 at 10:30AM and another appointment on the same day at US Embassy ACS Section at 12:30PM.

On 5 December 2013 at 10:30AM we went to St Luke’s Extension Clinic to register and pay the fee of 1,500.00 peso. You can go there earlier which we did at 9:30AM instead of 10:30AM since it is just for registration and payment. First you will proceed to the 4th floor and register. Once you are done on the 4th floor you will proceed to the 5th floor and pay the fee then back to the 1st floor to fill out some forms, get digital photo and finger printed for their files. Then you will proceed back to the 4th floor for final instructions for you next appointment at the US Embassy ACS Section. We had to bring the following:

· Your US passport or valid ID

· Child’s NSO certified birth certificate (original or photocopy)

· Mother’s passport or valid government ID

· Drinking water for child if 3 years old and below

· Two pieces 2x2 photos each with white background, if you have not yet submitted photos at the embassy at the time of your application

On 5 December 2013 we proceeded to the US Embassy for our second appointment. The actual DNA collection took place at the US Embassy, 2nd floor Cubicle 13 or 14 at our appointment time at 12:30PM but we had to be there 15 minutes prior by 12:15PM. Once we were there the lady that will do the DNA testing gave all three of us a plastic cup and told us to go to the CR and gaggle five times before the test. It took us 45 minutes to complete the DNA Testing.

Now just waiting for the final results.

[Kathy and Jesse 16]

Here are a few answers to your questions and some good reading of what others have done. You will find USCIS accredited labs for the DNA test contained within.

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/IR-2_(and_CR-2)_Visas#Third_Stage_-_Embassy

Though this information is about a year old it may add some additional information to your search.

The US Embassy ACS Section via email sent us the procedures on what we needed to do and a copy of the memo from the Examiner indicating that we needed DNA Testing. They also provided a list of AABB Labs Accredited International DNA Center in the US that we can contact.

On 20 Oct 2013 we contacted DDC DNA Diagnostic Center Baltimore MD for Paternity Testing at http://local.dnacenter.com/DNA_Diagnostic_center_Baltimore_MD-t14355_Baltimore+MD.html and the cost for the DNA Kit was $449. It includes three DNA Kits, cost of shipping and handling both ways (kit from USA to USEM Phil and samples from Phil SLEC back to USA DDC DNA and results to USEM from DDC DNA) and processing fee for the DNA Result.

On 25 Oct 2013 the US Embassy ACS Section received the DNA Kits from DDC DNA Diagnostic Center Baltimore MD. According to the instruction memo from the ACS Section once they receive the DNA Kits they will contact St Lukes Extension Clinic and set-up an appointment.

On 11 November 2013 we got an email from St Lukes Extension Clinic indicating that our appointment was set for 5 December 2013 at 10:30AM and another appointment on the same day at US Embassy ACS Section at 12:30PM.

On 5 December 2013 at 10:30AM we went to St Lukes Extension Clinic to register and pay the fee of 1,500.00 peso. You can go there earlier which we did at 9:30AM instead of 10:30AM since it is just for registration and payment. First you will proceed to the 4th floor and register. Once you are done on the 4th floor you will proceed to the 5th floor and pay the fee then back to the 1st floor to fill out some forms, get digital photo and finger printed for their files. Then you will proceed back to the 4th floor for final instructions for you next appointment at the US Embassy ACS Section. We had to bring the following:

· Your US passport or valid ID

· Childs NSO certified birth certificate (original or photocopy)

· Mothers passport or valid government ID

· Drinking water for child if 3 years old and below

· Two pieces 2x2 photos each with white background, if you have not yet submitted photos at the embassy at the time of your application

On 5 December 2013 we proceeded to the US Embassy for our second appointment. The actual DNA collection took place at the US Embassy, 2nd floor Cubicle 13 or 14 at our appointment time at 12:30PM but we had to be there 15 minutes prior by 12:15PM. Once we were there the lady that will do the DNA testing gave all three of us a plastic cup and told us to go to the CR and gaggle five times before the test. It took us 45 minutes to complete the DNA Testing.

Now just waiting for the final results.

Have you gotten the result of DNA yet? Did you guys get approved?

[Greenbaum 12,258]

We did not have this situation. Ours was a simple K1 & K2 with no proof needed as the children were hers from a previous marriage.

[hon08 13]

I recommend LB Genetics if you are from California..