Ryan Q

Hi VJers

A friend petitioned for his wife and kids (kids are his) and when the petition reached the Embassy, they were told that NOW DNA testing is required for proof that kids belong to either parent. Apparently there are cases out there of children being smuggled to the US especially from Africa and some Asian countries.

I think at the very least the Consulates/USCIS/NVC/Department of State should notify prior to interview (make it part of the checklist) or just make it known period in their websites or rules and regulations that this may be required so that parents don't show up at the final interview thinking this is it only to be told that the process is extended for another six weeks (to whenever).

Anyone seen this happening from their region?

DNA testing is being requested with MANY countries. You are right that it is prevalent in Africa(Ghana, Guinea, Nigeria) and Asia(China, Philippines, Cambodia, Vietnam). It also occurs in Latin America (Dominican Republic, Colombia, Ecuador) and many other countries.

It's not that children are being smuggled, but that the concept of "family" is different in African countries. Families adopt children and raise them as their own.

The cases when DNA testing is requested the most is when:

1. Fathers names are added to the birth certificates late.

2. Birth certificates and other documentation is not available.

Your friend is not alone.

Have any of you been requested to take a DNA? I am looking for others with that experience. We were asked to take a DNA test to prove that my daughter is his, which she is his and we are almost done. The results should be back at the embassy by early next week. I was just trying to figure out how long it takes for them to issue the visa after that. I hear it takes days but has anyone else bene through this?

Once the Embassy receives the results it will take anywhere from 1 week to 2 months. It depends how many cases are pending, and other evidence you've provided. Patience is difficult, but necessary. Make sure you get the FedEx tracking number for the results, so you'll know when the embassy receives the results.

Good Luck

I have a question. I went to the interview for my dad last week and since his name was added to my birth certificate recently, we were required to do a dna test to prove paternity. My questionj is, what if it come back negative?

This is the only father I know, aND IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT THAT IT IS NEGATIVE, ARE THERE ANY OTHER AVENUES TO PURSUE?

I would tell the DNA lab not to report results if they are negative. From there, you'll need to go through an adoption process in Jamaica and refile your petition.

Good luck!

Congrats! Guyana DNA testing is much faster than other countries - Nigeria or Guinea for example.

Hope your family is here soon!

I'm not exactly sure how a DNA test will prove their relationship is real.

Might prove it's an illegal marriage

I can't believe a DNA test was asked for, it's a very broad statement to say DNA test - test for what?

DNA is used for crimes, do they want a sample because one of them is under suspicion of a crime? Why would the USCIS request this and not the FBI?

DNA is used for paternity, is there a child involved?

Or maybe they want to trace their ancestry?

Ancestry ..hmmm thats more like it, cos i cant seem to figure out why USCIS would ask for DNA. theres no child involved here? Or are they suspecting you are both related?

Or has anyone committed a crime? Enough to want to take samples of DNA?

Sounds serious. Weird.

Get a lawyer fast!

I have seen this many times. Since you have no documentation proving your marraige, the USCIS wants a DNA test to prove you are NOT related. There are many different relationship tests you can do. DNA companies offer the following

1. Siblingship Test
2. Paternity Test
3. Avuncular Test

In my experience, if the husband and wife have more than 15 year difference in age, then it raises a red flag. Typically a DNA company will run a standard paternity test in this case. If you want more information about DNA testing for immigration you should visit Immigration DNA Testing

If you’ve received a Request For Evidence (RFE) suggesting a DNA test, then your family is probably very close to getting a visa. However, if you fail to choose an AABB laboratory who specializes in immigration, then you run the risk of delaying the process even further.

So you’ve gotten the letter from immigration requesting either a DNA test or a blood specific antigen test. Immigration tells you that the lab you choose to perform the testing must be accredited by the AABB. There are roughly 50 of these labs in the U.S. so you’ll have no problem finding one. Choosing one is more difficult. The fact is most AABB accredited laboratories specialize in standard paternity and relationship testing. Not many specialize in DNA testing for immigration purposes.

Why does that matter?

A couple reasons. First, Immigration DNA testing involves more than just the test itself. It involves shipping supplies, tracking packages, scheduling foreign collections, communicating with doctors and embassies, and much more. There are labs that are accredited by the AABB who will take a year to complete your immigration DNA test. That’s a year longer you’re without your family.

Second, most labs are focused purely on the lab work itself and leave customer service behind. These labs may get you results, but you’ll have no clue when because they won’t call you. They won’t email you. They won’t write you.

When it comes time to get an immigration DNA test (they are being requested more and more often) then choose a DNA testing company who has immigration experience. Make them tell you where they’ll be shipping your package. Ask them where your family will be collected. Ask them for a breakdown of all fees – both domestic and international.

The cost of an immigration DNA test for 2 people should be between $800-$1000. Anything less and you’ll be sacrificing accuracy, customer service, or both. Anymore and the company is probably making a very large profit. It’s worth spending the money when you think of the time you’ll be spending with your family instead of waiting for them to arrive.

For more information about immigration DNA testing go to www.bostonpaternity.com/immigration. Boston Paternity has helped thousands of families gain visas to the U.S. through DNA testing. They offer free consultations.

Apologies - The link is Boston Paternity's Website

hi,

my father, who just became a citizen of US, petition for his mother to come to US. we filed everything properly, but we got letter saying that USCIS needs more proof of the relationship between my father and his mother.

The birth certificate that we send with the file was not registered untill 1994 and my father was born in 1960.

We have decided to send a notorized copy of the orginal Indian passport of my father that has his mother's name on it. We also sending them a sworn copy by couple of our relatives. One of the relatives is in US and the other one is in Canada.

What we don't know is how to create a sworn statement and what to put in? Also any other help will be useful. Is the passport idea ok? Thanks and thanks in advance.

the rock

Rock,

The most definitive way of proving a biological relationship between your father and his mother is with a DNA test. Although its rather expensive, DNA testing is being used more and more by families who need to show proof of relationships. The passport idea is a much less expensive alternative that may work, but DNA testing is virtually a sure thing if the results come back that they are in fact biologically related.

For more information about immigration DNA testing check out Boston Paternity's Website. They've helped thousands of families prove relationships so they can be together quickly. And they offer free consultations.

If you’ve received a Request For Evidence (RFE) suggesting a DNA test, then your family is probably very close to getting a visa. However, if you fail to choose an AABB laboratory who specializes in immigration, then you run the risk of delaying the process even further.

So you’ve gotten the letter from immigration requesting either a DNA test or a blood specific antigen test. Immigration tells you that the lab you choose to perform the testing must be accredited by the AABB. There are roughly 50 of these labs in the U.S. so you’ll have no problem finding one. Choosing one is more difficult. The fact is most AABB accredited laboratories specialize in standard paternity and relationship testing. Not many specialize in DNA testing for immigration purposes.

Why does that matter?

A couple reasons. First, Immigration DNA testing involves more than just the test itself. It involves shipping supplies, tracking packages, scheduling foreign collections, communicating with doctors and embassies, and much more. There are labs that are accredited by the AABB who will take a year to complete your immigration DNA test. That’s a year longer you’re without your family.

Second, most labs are focused purely on the lab work itself and leave customer service behind. These labs may get you results, but you’ll have no clue when because they won’t call you. They won’t email you. They won’t write you.

When it comes time to get an immigration DNA test (they are being requested more and more often) then choose a DNA testing company who has immigration experience. Make them tell you where they’ll be shipping your package. Ask them where your family will be collected. Ask them for a breakdown of all fees – both domestic and international.

The cost of an immigration DNA test for 2 people should be between $800-$1000. Anything less and you’ll be sacrificing accuracy, customer service, or both. Anymore and the company is probably making a very large profit. It’s worth spending the money when you think of the time you’ll be spending with your family instead of waiting for them to arrive.

For more information about immigration DNA testing go to www.bostonpaternity.com/immigration. Boston Paternity has helped thousands of families gain visas to the U.S. through DNA testing. They offer free consultations.

If you’ve received a Request For Evidence (RFE) suggesting a DNA test, then your family is probably very close to getting a visa. However, if you fail to choose an AABB laboratory who specializes in immigration, then you run the risk of delaying the process even further.

So you’ve gotten the letter from immigration requesting either a DNA test or a blood specific antigen test. Immigration tells you that the lab you choose to perform the testing must be accredited by the AABB. There are roughly 50 of these labs in the U.S. so you’ll have no problem finding one. Choosing one is more difficult. The fact is most AABB accredited laboratories specialize in standard paternity and relationship testing. Not many specialize in DNA testing for immigration purposes.

Why does that matter?

A couple reasons. First, Immigration DNA testing involves more than just the test itself. It involves shipping supplies, tracking packages, scheduling foreign collections, communicating with doctors and embassies, and much more. There are labs that are accredited by the AABB who will take a year to complete your immigration DNA test. That’s a year longer you’re without your family.

Second, most labs are focused purely on the lab work itself and leave customer service behind. These labs may get you results, but you’ll have no clue when because they won’t call you. They won’t email you. They won’t write you.

When it comes time to get an immigration DNA test (they are being requested more and more often) then choose a DNA testing company who has immigration experience. Make them tell you where they’ll be shipping your package. Ask them where your family will be collected. Ask them for a breakdown of all fees – both domestic and international.

The cost of an immigration DNA test for 2 people should be between $800-$1000. Anything less and you’ll be sacrificing accuracy, customer service, or both. Anymore and the company is probably making a very large profit. It’s worth spending the money when you think of the time you’ll be spending with your family instead of waiting for them to arrive.

For more information about immigration DNA testing go to www.bostonpaternity.com/immigration. Boston Paternity has helped thousands of families gain visas to the U.S. through DNA testing. They offer free consultations.

If you’ve received a Request For Evidence (RFE) suggesting a DNA test, then your family is probably very close to getting a visa. However, if you fail to choose an AABB laboratory who specializes in immigration, then you run the risk of delaying the process even further.

So you’ve gotten the letter from immigration requesting either a DNA test or a blood specific antigen test. Immigration tells you that the lab you choose to perform the testing must be accredited by the AABB. There are roughly 50 of these labs in the U.S. so you’ll have no problem finding one. Choosing one is more difficult. The fact is most AABB accredited laboratories specialize in standard paternity and relationship testing. Not many specialize in DNA testing for immigration purposes.

Why does that matter?

A couple reasons. First, Immigration DNA testing involves more than just the test itself. It involves shipping supplies, tracking packages, scheduling foreign collections, communicating with doctors and embassies, and much more. There are labs that are accredited by the AABB who will take a year to complete your immigration DNA test. That’s a year longer you’re without your family.

Second, most labs are focused purely on the lab work itself and leave customer service behind. These labs may get you results, but you’ll have no clue when because they won’t call you. They won’t email you. They won’t write you.

When it comes time to get an immigration DNA test (they are being requested more and more often) then choose a DNA testing company who has immigration experience. Make them tell you where they’ll be shipping your package. Ask them where your family will be collected. Ask them for a breakdown of all fees – both domestic and international.

The cost of an immigration DNA test for 2 people should be between $800-$1000. Anything less and you’ll be sacrificing accuracy, customer service, or both. Anymore and the company is probably making a very large profit. It’s worth spending the money when you think of the time you’ll be spending with your family instead of waiting for them to arrive.

For more information about immigration DNA testing go to www.bostonpaternity.com/immigration. Boston Paternity has helped thousands of families gain visas to the U.S. through DNA testing. They offer free consultations.