US Immigration DNA Testing

An immigration DNA test refers to a paternity, maternity, or kinship DNA test conducted by an AABB-accredited laboratory that is recognized and accepted by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as valid proof of a biological relationship between family members. In certain cases, such as when applying for a US passport, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), or a US immigrant visa, the U.S. Embassy or Consulate, as well as domestic passport agencies, may recommend DNA testing between family members.

It is important to note that DNA testing is entirely voluntary. If an applicant chooses to undergo DNA testing, they are responsible for covering all costs associated with the testing and any related expenses. These costs must be paid to the laboratory in advance.

When there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate a claimed family relationship, the USCIS may send the petitioner a Request for Evidence (RFE) or Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) suggesting DNA testing to support a claim of a biological family relationship for passport, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), or immigrant visa applications.

Our laboratory requires this letter to initiate the immigration DNA testing process, as it contains specific procedures and requirements for the test that depend on the locations of each family member.

Once you decide to go ahead with immigration DNA testing, our laboratory will schedule an appointment for all parties to go our immigration approved collection site for sample collection. At the appointment, your DNA sample will be collected by an impartial third-party specimen collector, who will use painless buccal (cheek) swabs to gently scrape the inside of the cheek to obtain a DNA sample. The collection process is quick, painless, and safe for individuals of all ages, including infants, children, and adults.

Our immigration DNA testing results are available within 1 to 3 business days after we receive all the DNA samples. Once the results are ready, we will provide you with an official copy of the results and send a second official copy directly to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

No, the family members involved in the immigration DNA test do not need to be present at the same location. Genetrack has a global network of specimen collectors to collect DNA samples from all over the world. We can coordinate the sample collection process at multiple locations, both within the United States and internationally, to accommodate the needs of your family.

If your family member is located within the United States, we will contact your family member to set up a sample collection appointment at a nearby specimen collection location.

If your family member is located outside of the United States, we will send a tamper-proof DNA sample kit with detailed instructions directly to the migration office or consular mission closest to your family member. The migration office or consular mission will contact your family member to schedule an appointment for the collection process, and a migration officer or staff member will be present at the time of collection to ensure the integrity of the sampling procedure.

The cost of immigration DNA testing varies depending on the location and number of people being tested.

Contact our DNA experts to receive a personalized quote within 24 hours using one of the methods below:

1. complete our online quote form,
2. call us at +1-888-802-0703 (USA) or +1-206-785-7266 (international), or
3. send us an email at immigration@genetrackus.com.

Yes, we take the privacy and confidentiality of our clients seriously. All personal information and test results are securely stored and only shared with authorized parties involved in the immigration process.

• Information on DNA Testing (travel.state.gov)
• DNA Relationship Testing Procedures (travel.state.gov)