Can a counsular request for a DNA test?

[HandA 2]

Dear VJers,

I am K1 petitioner for my fiance abroad and during one of our phone conversation she stated that someone she know was asked to provid a DNA evidence because the counstular was suspicious that the married couples were related. They were not. Actually in love and married genuinely but the do resemble relatives. My questions is, does the counsular has the legal right to ask for DNA to test to eliminate or legitimate marital status?

Thank you all in advance,

HandA

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Yes they do.

If they doubt the veracity of the claims, it is in their interests to have you prove the claims.

If you want the visa, then you have to submit.

Always remember - the burden of proof is on you, not the government.

[Dakine 26]

Dear VJers,

I am K1 petitioner for my fiance abroad and during one of our phone conversation she stated that someone she know was asked to provid a DNA evidence because the counstular was suspicious that the married couples were related. They were not. Actually in love and married genuinely but the do resemble relatives. My questions is, does the counsular has the legal right to ask for DNA to test to eliminate or legitimate marital status?

Thank you all in advance,

HandA

I've only seen such when proof of parenthood is required for a CRBA. Consulars Report of Birth Abroad.

"Might" happen tho as COs can play GOD.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

I've only seen such when proof of parenthood is required for a CRBA. Consulars Report of Birth Abroad.

"Might" happen tho as COs can play GOD.

I wouldn't say they are playing god - I have read of a case where a brother/sister got married, just for immigration purposes. (one is an USC, the other is not).

(will have to find the link again)

I would suspect if there is a lot of "evidence" leading to the suspicion - they will ask for it.

[Dakine 26]

Dear VJers,

I am K1 petitioner for my fiance abroad and during one of our phone conversation she stated that someone she know was asked to provid a DNA evidence because the counstular was suspicious that the married couples were related. They were not. Actually in love and married genuinely but the do resemble relatives. My questions is, does the counsular has the legal right to ask for DNA to test to eliminate or legitimate marital status?

Thank you all in advance,

HandA

I've only seen such when proof of parenthood is required for a CRBA. Consulars Report of Birth Abroad.

"Might" happen tho as COs can play GOD.

The tests have been used for thousands of US residents that want to sponsor a relative into the country but for one reason or another they do not possess a birth certificate or any other identification to prove they are related. This is where immigration DNA testing comes into play.

[Audy_Rob 26]

I wouldn't say they are playing god - I have read of a case where a brother/sister got married, just for immigration purposes. (one is an USC, the other is not).

I do not want to know if that marriage was ever consummated.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Dear VJers,

I am K1 petitioner for my fiance abroad and during one of our phone conversation she stated that someone she know was asked to provid a DNA evidence because the counstular was suspicious that the married couples were related. They were not. Actually in love and married genuinely but the do resemble relatives. My questions is, does the counsular has the legal right to ask for DNA to test to eliminate or legitimate marital status?

Thank you all in advance,

HandA

yes.

In the case where it is suspected a relative is commiting fraud, then yes, they may use DNA to determine iof the couple is really brother and sister, for example, and committing visa fraud.

The consulate has the right, and obligation, to do whatever they need to eliminate visa fraud. I certainly hope they do.