Likelihood of DNA Testing for Step-Child

[cloclo2 3]

We received our CCs last week at the NVC and are now waiting to have an interview date assigned and a question has come up. How often do embassies ask for DNA tests? I am the USC (living abroad) and have petitioned for my husband and step-daughter. How likely is it that the embassy will ask us to do DNA testing to confirm my husband's relationship with his daughter?

I so badly do not want another 2-3 months added onto this process. I just want to go home.

[canadian_wife 1,791]

Where is the child's mother? I ask because obviously she has rights to the child and must give up those rights to allow the child to move to the US.

if the mother is deceased I can see it possible that a DNA test might be required

good luck

[dwheels76 5,461]

We received our CCs last week at the NVC and are now waiting to have an interview date assigned and a question has come up. How often do embassies ask for DNA tests? I am the USC (living abroad) and have petitioned for my husband and step-daughter. How likely is it that the embassy will ask us to do DNA testing to confirm my husband's relationship with his daughter?

I so badly do not want another 2-3 months added onto this process. I just want to go home.

How old is the child? Is the mother still in the picture? In your petition package did you submit pictures of your husband and the child through out the childs life (this helps establishes that he has been there for her and a staple in her life). If not you need to get those together for interview and hope CO looks at them.

Quite possibly yes they will be asked for DNA. Especially with a father/child immigration situation. So just prepare for a delay or 2 to 3 months. If you don't get asked well Hallelujah. But just be prepared. Will cost about $400 to $600 for the lab work. Just so you know.

Edited March 9, 2015 by dwheels76

[cloclo2 3]

Where is the child's mother? I ask because obviously she has rights to the child and must give up those rights to allow the child to move to the US.

if the mother is deceased I can see it possible that a DNA test might be required

good luck

The mother is not involved. My husband has full custody and we have the court papers (sent in to NVC and brining to interview).

How old is the child? Is the mother still in the picture? In your petition package did you submit pictures of your husband and the child through out the childs life (this helps establishes that he has been there for her and a staple in her life). If not you need to get those together for interview and hope CO looks at them.

Quite possibly yes they will be asked for DNA. Especially with a father/child immigration situation. So just prepare for a delay or 2 to 3 months. If you don't get asked well Hallelujah. But just be prepared. Will cost about $400 to $600 for the lab work. Just so you know.

The child is 6. And, like I said above, the mother is not involved. My husband has full custody. I submitted tons of pictures of all 3 of us throughout the years. I can add in even more of just him and her together.

Thanks!

ps. Dwheels, random side question, my stepdaughter will obviously be at the interview but I was wondering if it's beneficial to bring our other daughter too? She has a CRBA so no need for visa interview and I was going to leave her home since I have no idea how long the wait it. But if it's beneficial to show up as a family unit, we could do that. (She's 1 and a half)

Edited March 10, 2015 by cloclo2

[dwheels76 5,461]

The mother is not involved. My husband has full custody and we have the court papers (sent in to NVC and brining to interview).

The child is 6. And, like I said above, the mother is not involved. My husband has full custody. I submitted tons of pictures of all 3 of us throughout the years. I can add in even more of just him and her together.

Thanks!

ps. Dwheels, random side question, my stepdaughter will obviously be at the interview but I was wondering if it's beneficial to bring our other daughter too? She has a CRBA so no need for visa interview and I was going to leave her home since I have no idea how long the wait it. But if it's beneficial to show up as a family unit, we could do that. (She's 1 and a half)

Heck yes let them see a family unit. man I would have the dog the vat the bird. Shoot yes bring the baby And if they don't let you in hand the baby over to make him take baby in. We playing hard ball now.