US Immigration DNA Testing Centers

What is an Immigration DNA Test?

An immigration DNA test is a genetic testing option used to help establish a claimed biological relationship between family members during the immigration process.

Immigration DNA testing may be suggested when a petitioner files a family-based U.S. immigrant visa, passport, Immediate Relative (IR-2), Family Preference (F-4), or Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) application and the evidence submitted is considered insufficient to prove the claimed relationship. In these situations, DNA testing is commonly used as secondary evidence to help support the immigration petition or application when primary documentation alone is not enough.

When should a DNA Test for immigration be performed?

Immigration DNA testing should generally be performed only after receiving an official request or written correspondence from an immigration agency such as United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a U.S. Embassy, or a U.S. Consulate. In many immigration cases, visa or CRBA applicants may be given the option to submit DNA test results as secondary evidence to help establish a claimed biological relationship.

Please keep in mind that performing a DNA test prior to receiving an official request is generally not recommended, as independently obtained DNA test results may not be accepted for immigration purposes.

All biological relationship tests coordinated through IDTO DNA are performed by our partner AABB-accredited laboratory to help ensure compliance with required chain-of-custody procedures and immigration evidence submission guidelines.

Immigration DNA Testing Process:

The specific process for immigration DNA testing depends on whether both parties reside in the United States or if one party lives abroad. Here’s a breakdown:

Domestic DNA Testing Procedures (Both Parties in the U.S.):

1. Initiate the process: Contact us at 877-680-5800 for immigration DNA testing services by our partner AABB-accredited DNA lab.
2. Sample collection: Schedule an appointment at a collection facility near you. Both parties will provide buccal swab samples (cheek swabs).
3. Testing and analysis: The laboratory analyzes the samples.
4. Results: Results are typically available within 3 business days and sent to the requesting USCIS office and both parties involved.

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U.S. Embassies/Consulates Procedures (One Party Abroad):

1. Initiate the process: Similar to domestic testing, contact our office at 877-680-5800 for case initiation and appointment coordination.
2. Petitioner’s sample collection: You (the petitioner in the U.S.) will provide a buccal swab sample at a designated collection facility.
3. Beneficiary’s sample collection: The U.S. embassy or consulate where the beneficiary resides will supervise the beneficiary’s buccal swab sample collection.
4. Sample shipment: The laboratory will arrange a shipment of the beneficiary’s sample kit to the embassy/consulate and then back to the laboratory for DNA analysis.
5. Results: Upon the completion of your results, the lab will mail a copy to the requesting immigration agency and an additional copy will be mailed to your home and an additional copy will be emailed to you.

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Additional Notes:

• All immigration DNA testing must be performed by our partner AABB-accredited laboratory to ensure testing accuracy and chain of custody compliance.

Please note: This information is for general guidance only and should not be construed as legal advice. Contact an immigration attorney for specific advice regarding your situation.

Testing Types	Pricing
Paternity Testing	A legal paternity DNA test provides scientific evidence used to determine whether an alleged father is biologically related to a child. Pricing starts at $550.00. Sample collection fees are not included.
Maternity Testing	A maternity DNA test compares the DNA profile of a child to that of an alleged mother to determine whether a biological relationship exists. Pricing starts at $550.00. Sample collection fees are not included.
Sibling DNA Testing	Sibling DNA testing evaluates whether two or more individuals share a biological relationship as full or half siblings. This testing option is commonly used when one or both parents are unavailable for testing. Pricing starts at $695.00 and up. Sample collection fees are not included.
Grandparent DNA Testing	Grandparent DNA testing compares the DNA profiles of a grandparent and grandchild to help establish a claimed biological relationship. Pricing starts at $695.00 and up. Sample collection fees are not included.

Pricing will vary depending on the number of participants involved with your DNA test.

Please note: The embassy will provide DNA sample collection instructions by email. Beneficiaries will be responsible for paying all sample collection fees directly to the panel physician associated with the embassy at the time of your appointment.

U.S. Locations

International Countries

Americas/Caribbean	Africa & Europe	Asia
Dominican Republic	Egypt	Bangladesh
Ecuador	Ghana	China
Haiti	Kenya	India
Jamaica	Nigeria	Korea
Trinidad & Tobago	Italy	Philippines
Mexico	Poland	Afghanistan
Colombia	Russia	Cambodia
Bolivia	Ukraine	Pakistan
Peru	Ethiopia	Nepal
Costa Rica	Liberia	Thailand
Brazil	Cameroon
	Sierra Leone
	Djibouti
	Tanzania

Don’t see your country listed? Contact our office at 877-680-5800 today to learn more. We assist petitioner and beneficiaries with their immigration DNA testing needs when additional proof of a claimed biological relationship is in question.