CRBA Delhi Experience. Recommendation for DNA provider

[N400fiasco 35]

Hi All, 

 

My fiance is waiting for her K1 application to be processed. In the meantime I tried to do a CRBA for my 4 month old daughter at the Delhi embassy. At the "interview" , they seemed to indicate everything was in order and they just needed a copy of all my passport pages and a list of the EXACT date of entry and exit into the United States. I ended up providing a full list of  the 50 trips I had taken outside the US in 17 years. (I still had 15+ years of time in US) . Anyway, I sent in the information and they send me another email..."on further reflection"  we need additional documents which include a DNA test from the father and all medical records from the mother. I was half expecting this at the interview because daughter was born out of wedlock, and thought I had dodged it, but not with my luck. 

 

I have been calling around approved immigration labs in the NJ/NY area and they all seem a little shady to me with some questionable ratings on BBB. One lab even lowered their price if I send all my information right on the phone.   Any recommendation for a lab that anyone has personal experience with?

 

I am also getting conflicting information on how long this whole process will take. One Lab told me New Delhi takes 2 months to schedule DNA collection for my daughter, another told me 2 weeks. Not really sure what to expect. 

 

Any other tips on the whole situation? 

 

Cheers! 

Edited May 15, 2018 by N400fiasco

[Loren Y 2,755]

I know there is one called EasyDna. They have offices all over the world and can do collections in different cities, and different countries, then put it together in one report. I'll ask around the next time I deliver to the DNA lab here in Vegas to see if they have a recommendation.

[N400fiasco 35]

On 5/15/2018 at 5:01 PM, Loren Y said:

I know there is one called EasyDna. They have offices all over the world and can do collections in different cities, and different countries, then put it together in one report. I'll ask around the next time I deliver to the DNA lab here in Vegas to see if they have a recommendation.

Thanks Loren. I don't think they are on the approved AABB list. But thanks for the recommendation!

[N400fiasco 35]

After doing some research, I am leaning on 'Paternity USA' which offers the test for $525. Labcorp offered for $550.  Its a shame that a test that actually costs $130 or so goes up to $550 due to shipping charges. 

[N400fiasco 35]

Ended up going with Labcorp for the brand recognition, will post a review when I am done with the process. 

[N400fiasco 35]

Just to close this thread out. Labcorp worked out well for me in the end and I would recommend their service. It also ended up being the cheapest place that I called.