DNA Testing in Staten Island NY
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DNA paternity testing is an effective scientific tool used to help determine a biological relationship between an alleged father and child for Staten Island residents.
DNA results can be used for evidence submission for Family Court child support cases, Immigrant visa application evidence submission, and adding a father’s name to a child’s birth certificate to name a few.
What does a Staten Island resident need to perform a DNA test?
DNA testing requirements that are necessary before an appointment can be scheduled are:
One of the following items listed below will need to acquired to perform a DNA test under the NYSDOH guidelines.
- A prescription referral from a New York State licensed doctor.
- A court-order from a judge requesting paternity testing
- Or, A letter from a NYS licensed attorney requesting the participants perform a DNA test.
Who Can Benefit from Staten Island DNA Testing?
The benefits of performing a DNA test are:
- To determine paternity of a child.
- An adopted child looking to find a parent or siblings.
- In-vitro Fertilization Couples.
- U.S. Immigrant petitioners filing for family members.
- Adding a biological father’s name to his child’s birth certificate.
What Are the Most Common Types of
Staten Island DNA Tests ?
DNA Testing For Immigration In Staten Island
Immigration DNA testing for Staten Island residents are performed when a petitioner submits an Immigrant visa application with insufficient evidence to an immigration office like USCIS or a U.S. embassy or a U.S. consulate.
Relationship Testing Options
USICS may suggest a genetic test be performed are parent (father or mother) and child, full siblingship or half siblingship, and grandparent and grandchild. DNA testing for immigration purposes is voluntary.
DNA Results Acceptance
DNA Results are recognized by USCIS, U.S. embassy and U.S. consulates worldwide. Contact our office at 347-735-5490 for a free phone consultation, quotes or for details to schedule an appointment today.
Paternity Testing
This testing option proves the probability of paternity between an alleged father and child.
Sibling Testing
A Sibling DNA test will evaluate the connection between two or more people to determine if they are biologically related as full or half siblings. This test is performed when one or both biological parents are unavailable to be tested.
Grandparent Testing
Grandparentage testing compares the DNA between a grandparent and grandchild to scientifically determine if they share the biological relationship claimed.
Maternity Testing
Maternity testing is a genetic test that compares a child’s DNA profile to that of a woman to scientifically determine if she is the biological mother.
Lab Accreditation
It should also be noted all DNA tests should be performed by an AABB (formerly known as the American Association of Blood Banks) accredited lab.
All legal testing services we provide are under the strict supervision of our partner AABB-accredited DNA lab. What this means, your results will be recognized by USCIS and U.S. embassies worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a DNA test in NY?
The turnaround time for DNA testing results is 2 to 3 business day from the date the laboratory receives all specimen samples.
Privacy
All information provided to our partner laboratory is kept secure and will only be released to third parties with the explicit consent of the participants involved or by court-order. DNA samples on file are kept for 3 months on average then destroyed.
Can a paternity test establish paternity in Staten Island, NY?
Yes. Paternity testing is a tool used to prove a biological relationship between a man and a child when there is uncertainty. Paternity can be established without the use of DNA testing.
Ways paternity is established:
- Is by signing an acknowledgement of paternity (AOP) form at the hospital.
- Signing an AOP form or at a local social services office.
- Children born within a marriage do not have to go through paternity acknowledgement. Husbands are automatically deemed the legal father of a child born into his marriage.
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