Cambodia embassy wants DNA test

[MAXX1 8]

Hi, this is for my friend. I am still stuck in TSC.> Anyway, my friend is a naturalized US citizen from Cambodia. His family fled during Pol Pot's rule. He has 2 children with his Fiance. I know the oldest (2.5yoa) has a US passport. The youngest (6-8months) may not have had her birth recorded with the US Embassy in Phnom Penh since the US citizen is working in the middle east and may not have had the time while on his last holiday in Cambodia to record his daughter's birth. His Fiance just had her K-1 interview July 30,2014 and was told that they want about $800.00 worth of DNA testing. Are these Embassy people making up their own requirements or what? Should he just bite the bullet and get the testing? Anyone had to deal with this before? Thanks for any input.

[sweetswinks 400]

Hi, this is for my friend. I am still stuck in TSC.> Anyway, my friend is a naturalized US citizen from Cambodia. His family fled during Pol Pot's rule. He has 2 children with his Fiance. I know the oldest (2.5yoa) has a US passport. The youngest (6-8months) may not have had her birth recorded with the US Embassy in Phnom Penh since the US citizen is working in the middle east and may not have had the time while on his last holiday in Cambodia to record his daughter's birth. His Fiance just had her K-1 interview July 30,2014 and was told that they want about $800.00 worth of DNA testing. Are these Embassy people making up their own requirements or what? Should he just bite the bullet and get the testing? Anyone had to deal with this before? Thanks for any input.

I read that qhen petitioning for children, it's not uncommon to request a DNA test to prove biological relation the the applicants

[MAXX1 8]

I read that qhen petitioning for children, it's not uncommon to request a DNA test to prove biological relation the the applicants

He is not petitioning for a visa for his children only K-1 for Fiance.

Thanks for the reply.

[sweetswinks 400]

He is not petitioning for a visa for his children only K-1 for Fiance.

Thanks for the reply.

Is his fiancé not bringing their children with her??

[MAXX1 8]

Is his fiancé not bringing their children with her??

Yes she is. The older has a US passport and the youngest should have one by the time the visa is approved. That is before this request for DNA. The Father will be in Cambodia in a day or so. I do not know if he can get an appointment for a visit to the embassy while he is home in Phnom Penh. His Fiance has gotten pregnant and given birth since the I-129 was filed at TSC!! That shows TSC need for speed.

[sweetswinks 400]

Yes she is. The older has a US passport and the youngest should have one by the time the visa is approved. That is before this request for DNA. The Father will be in Cambodia in a day or so. I do not know if he can get an appointment for a visit to the embassy while he is home in Phnom Penh. His Fiance has gotten pregnant and given birth since the I-129 was filed at TSC!! That shows TSC need for speed.

By including the children on the I-129f, the USC is petitioning the children as well. They want to verify the children are related to the beneficiary.

[MAXX1 8]

By including the children on the I-129f, the USC is petitioning the children as well. They want to verify the children are related to the beneficiary.

The oldest child is listed on the I-129F- youngest was not among us at filing time of the 129. I will keep you posted on any new information he recieves from the Embassy.

[NikaMo 39]

Petitioning for child is incorrect. Child born to a US citizen(at least one parent) automatically US citizen. So petitioning for child is incorrect. You are correct applying for passport at the US Embassy