IDTO Liberia DNA testing services are performed under the strict supervision by our partner AABB accredited laboratory. DNA results are recognized by the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia.
What is Immigration DNA testing in Monrovia?
Immigrant DNA testing is a voluntary DNA testing option that determines the biological relationship between a parent and child (paternity & maternity) or, between siblings (full siblings or half siblings) when the petitioner submits insufficient evidence when filing an immigrant visa (IV) application or for a consular report of a birth abroad (CRBA).
Remember, genetic testing does not guarantee visa acceptance.
DNA testing process works
- 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 lab will ship a DNA kit to the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia.
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.
Lab Accreditation
All DNA testing services we provide are under the strict supervision of our partner AABB accredited testing laboratory Independent Forensics.
Liberia DNA Testing for Immigration Purposes
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.
Monrovia DNA Testing Questions
How much will my DNA test cost?
The cost of Immigrant DNA testing starts at $895.00 and up. Contact our office at 877-680-5800 to learn more or to schedule an appointment.
Where will my DNA samples be collected in Monrovia?
All Deoxyribonucleic Acid (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 Monrovia, Liberia
Address: 502 Benson St, Monrovia, Liberia
Ph# +231 77 677 7000
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?
Turnaround times for international immigration DNA Testing purposes is 6 to 8 weeks sometimes longer. Results are completed in 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 will be shipped to the requesting U.S. embassy or USCIS office.
