IDTO Ghana DNA testing services helps petitioners with providing proof of a claimed biological relationship when the evidence submitted is insufficient during the filing of an immigrant visa process.
What is a Immigration DNA testing in Ghana?
DNA testing for immigration purposes is a voluntary genetic testing option that can help to provide proof of a claimed biological relationship.
Common relationships that are tested are between a parent and child (paternity & maternity), between siblings (full siblings or half siblings) or grandparents. When the petitioner submits insufficient evidence when filing an immigrant visa (IV) or for a consular report of a birth abroad (CRBA). An Immigration officer may suggest DNA Testing.
Remember, genetic testing does not guarantee visa acceptance.
Accra, GH DNA Testing Process
- Getting started is simple, upon receipt of your Request for Evidence letter contact IDTO at 877-680-5800 to schedule an appointment.
- After the petitioner’s appointment is scheduled and DNA samples have been collected in the U.S. The laboratory will ship a DNA kit to the U.S. embassy in Accra, Gh.
Once the U.S. Consular officer has received the beneficiary’s DNA kit. The consular officer will contact the beneficiary to schedule your appointment by email.
After the beneficiary’s samples have been collected . The genetic samples will shipped back to the laboratory in the United States.
Upon receipt of your DNA samples by the laboratory the will begin the testing process
Once testing is complete. A copy of your results will be sent to the requesting immigration office and another copy will be mailed to your home.
Lab Accreditation
All DNA testing services we provide are under the strict supervision of our partner AABB accredited testing laboratory.
Related DNA Testing Ghana Questions
How much does Immigration DNA testing in Ghana cost?
The cost of immigration DNA testing starts at $795.00 and up, DNA sample collection fees are not included in the cost.
Sample collection cost at the U.S. consulate are $25.00 per person. please note, DNA sample collection fees are subject to change.
Contact our office at 877-680-5800 to learn more about the immigration DNA testing process or to schedule an appointment for the petitioner in the United States today.
Where will my DNA samples be collected in Accra, Ghana?
All Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) specimen collection appointments will coordinated by U.S. consular officer in Accra. DNA collections may take place at the U.S. consular section listed below.or at a medical facility or their choice.
Consular Section
U.S. Embassy Accra
24 Fourth Circular Road
Cantonments, Accra
GHANA
What method of DNA sample collection will take place?
Buccal cheek swabs are the most commonly used method of specimen collection. The cheek swabs are placed inside your mouth and brush against the left and cheeks for 30 seconds.
How long does DNA results take for Ghanaians for Immigration purposes?
Turnaround times for immigration DNA Testing purposes is 6 to 8 weeks sometimes longer. According to the embassy due to COVID-19, USCIS suspended all DNA sample collection for many months. This created a large backlog of immigration cases that require DNA testing before they can move forward.
