DNA Testing In Barbados
An immigrant petitioner with a relative in Bahamas may lack sufficient evidence for their immigrant visa or Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA). Bahamas has a population over 12 million with families who fit this criteria. In such cases, an immigration officer may suggest DNA testing as an option for your family.
Genetic Testing For Family Reunification
IDTO’s DNA Testing Immigration Services is a testing option that is performed under the strict supervision of our partner laboratory, accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), ensures the strict supervision and accuracy of DNA testing. DNA results are accepted by USCIS and the U.S Embassy.
What is Immigration DNA Testing in Bahamas?
Immigration DNA Testing is a voluntary option that determines the biological relationship between a parent and child (for paternity and maternity cases) or between siblings (for full or half-siblings) when the petitioner provides insufficient evidence while filing an immigrant visa (IV) application or for a CRBA.
Please note, that undergoing genetic testing does not guarantee visa acceptance.
How The Process Works:
- Getting started is simple, upon receipt of your Request for Evidence letter from USCIS or the U.S. Embassy. Call 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 lab will ship a DNA kit to the U.S Embassy in Nassau.
- Once the US 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 lab the will begin the testing process
Once testing is complete. A copy of your results will be sent to the requesting USCIS office and another copy will be mailed to your home.
Why Choose IDTO
Since 2004, IDTO has been a reliable provider of fast, accurate, and affordable professional DNA testing and sample collection services nationwide. We are a trusted source for accredited genetic testing services among legal and medical professionals.
Benefits of Our Service:
IDTO is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service. We strive to involve our clients throughout the entire process, ensuring that they are well-informed about the status of their case and not left in the dark during extended waiting periods for beneficiary DNA sample collection appointments.
Types of DNA Testing for Immigration
Paternity Testing
Legal paternity test provides scientific evidence to determine a biological relationship between an alleged father and child.
DNA test results issued for immigration purposes can serve as legally admissible documentation for child support, child custody, immigration, estate cases, and birth certificate name changes, among other uses.
Maternity Testing
Maternity testing is a DNA test that compares a child’s DNA profile to that of a woman to scientifically determine if she is the mother.
Sibling DNA 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 parents are unavailable to be tested.
Grandparent DNA Testing
DNA Grandparent testing compares the DNA between a grandparent and grandchild to scientifically determine if they share the biological relationship claimed.
How much will my DNA Test cost?
The cost of Immigrant DNA Testing services will vary depending on the number participants. Call IDTO at 877-680-5800 today for questions or to schedule an appointment.
Lab Accreditation
All DNA testing services we provide are under the strict supervision of our partner AABB accredited testing laboratory. The AABB (formerly known as the American Association of Blood Banks) is the accrediting body both embassies and USCIS recognize the results from labs hold their accreditation.
Privacy
Please note that the IDTO DNA Testing Center’s partner laboratory does not share any personal or genetic information with third-party companies.
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 than destroyed.
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Related DNA Testing Questions
Where will my DNA samples be collected in Bahamas?
All DNA specimen collection appointments will coordinated by U.S. consular officer. DNA collections may take place at the US embassy listed below.or at a medical facility or their choice.
U.S. Embassy in Nassau
Address: 42 Queen Street Nassau, The Bahamas
What method of DNA sample collection will take place?
Buccal cheek swabs is the used method of specimen collection at the time of your DNA specimen collection appointment.
The cheek swabs are placed inside your mouth and brush against the left and cheeks for 30 seconds. Blood sample collections are a viable secondary specimen collection method.
How long does DNA results for Immigration purposes?
DNA results are completed within 2 to 3 days from the date all DNA specimens arrive at the lab.
Accuracy for DNA results is 99.99% for legal inclusions (proves a biological relationship). The results upon completion will be shipped to the requesting U.S. embassy or USCIS office on your family’s behalf.