DNA Testing In Two Different Countries

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What is International DNA Testing?


An International DNA test is a genetic test that involves participants from two different countries. DNA testing abroad may occur for the following situations, peace of mind, immigration purposes, or for legal purposes like adding a father’s name to a birth certificate.

Types of DNA Testing For Two Countries

Immigration DNA Testing

Is used to prove a claimed biological relationship between a petitioner and beneficiary when the evidence submitted for Immigrant Visa (IV) application. Learn more details regarding Immigration DNA Testing here.

Is used commonly to establish paternity to add an alleged father’s name to the birth certificate. Standard legal tests cannot be used for immigration evidence submission purposes because it does not adhere to immigration’s evidence submission guidelines.

Requirement to perform a legal test are state or government issued ID for all participants involved with your DNA Test. Depending on your circumstance and the country abroad you may be required to acquire a court order from a judge.

At-Home DNA Test

Is commonly used for peace of mind purposes only. The results are not legally admissible.

Other commonly used DNA testing options are as follows, sibling test, maternity test, grandparent test and avuncular testing to name a few.

Please Note: International DNA testing for non-immigration cases may not allow peace of mind DNA testing in their country. Please check the laws in your country to understand whether it will be possible to order a Home DNA Test kit.

International DNA Sample Collection Methods

Immigration DNA collection method

1. The petitioner’s samples will be collected in the U.S. at one of the 1000 clinics we have access to in our network.

2. Our partner AABB accredited laboratory will ship a DNA test kit and DNA request letter to the embassy or U.S. consulate to the country abroad.

3. After the beneficiary’s sample collection is completed. The samples will be shipped back to the laboratory.

4. Upon receipt of all genetic samples, the lab will begin testing.

5. Results will be completed with 2 to 3 business days. The lab will ship your results to the requesting immigration office.

Legal DNA sample collection methods in other countries will require the assistance of a DNA specimen collection clinic in the country abroad. Please contact our office at 877-680-5800 to inquire about coverage in your country.

Please note, both immigration and Legal DNA Testing services are performed under the strict supervision of our partner AABB-accredited lab.

Home DNA sample collection method

Home DNA tests are a self-collected sample collection method. Before purchasing a home DNA test make sure to contact a legal or state professional in the country abroad to ensure there no restrictions or bans on Home DNA test kits.

What method will be used to collect DNA samples?

All DNA samples are collected by cheek swabs. Each swab will be placed inside of the mouth and brushed against the left and right cheeks for minimum of 30 seconds.

Blood sample collections are a viable DNA specimen collection option that has a the same accuracy as cheek swabs samples.

Turnaround Times

The turnaround for your DNA results to be completed is 2 to 3 business days from the date the laboratory receives all genetic samples.