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Many Essex County families petition for a relative to help them acquire U.S. visa. Depending on the circumstances, you (the petitioner), the beneficiary, or both may be asked to provide additional evidence to help establish the claimed family relationship.This request may appear in a Request for Evidence (RFE) related to an I-130 petition, a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID), or another USCIS notice requesting additional documentation.
Choosing when to perform immigration DNA testing is important. DNA testing performed before or after receiving a Request for Evidence may affect how the evidence is considered in your case. DNA Testing Newark (DTN) Immigration DNA Consultants will help your guide family to determine the appropiate path based on your specific circumstance.
All legal immigration DNA testing services we provide are performed by our partner AABB-accredited laboratory. This means the legal DNA testing process establishes the required chain of custody, DNA samples are collected by an unbiased third-party DNA specimen collector, and upon completion, the laboratory submits the results directly to the requesting USCIS office.
DNA Testing for the purposes USCIS evidence submission to prove a claimed biological relationship. USCIS does not directly offer DNA testing services. Voluntary DNA testing must be performed through our partner AABB accredited laboratory.
It is important to note that DNA testing is not mandatory. USCIS may suggest voluntary DNA testing when the evidence submitted during the application process is insufficient proving the claimed biological relationship. DTN recommends that, upon receipt of a request for evidence letter contact our office at 866-269-2516 to schedule an appointment.
Please note, DNA testing alone does not guarantee U.S. visa issuance. All decisions on the outcome of your case is determined by requesting USCIS office handling your case.
The type of DNA test you may be requested by USCIS to perform is dictated by the relationship you (petitioner) provides when filing your visa application. Below are the common relationship testing types we have assisted our clients with over the years.
Paternity DNA Testing - This testing option determines if an alleged father and child are biologically related
Maternity DNA Testing - This testing option determines if an alleged mother and child are biologically related
Sibling DNA Testing - This testing option determines if two people share a common parent or both parents.
Grandparent DNA Testing - This testing option determines if a grandparent and grandchild are biologically related.
Avuncular DNA Testing - This testing option determines is an aunt or uncle and niece or nephew are biologically related.
Call our office at 866-269-2516 for a free phone consultation or to schedule an appointment today.
Pricing for DNA immigration test starts at $550.00. Please keep in mind a number of factors are involved in the cost of the DNA test. Below is a brief overview of the things that will be considered.
The cost of an immigration DNA test will depend on a couple of factors.
How many people are involved with your test
Does a petitioner and beneficiary live in the same state, different states, or a different country?
Sample collection fees are not included in the cost of your DNA test.
To schedule an appointment or to learn more about our DNA testing services for immigration prices here, please contact our office today at 866-269-2516 to get started.
Below is a brief overview of the DNA testing process for both domestic and international case.
Domestic (All DNA samples collected in New Jersey and the U.S.)
After receiving the RFE letter from USCIS or the Passport Agency, contact DNA Testing Newark at 866-269-2516 to schedule your DNA sample collection appointment.
Once your case is initiated through our partner AABB-accredited laboratory, all participants appointment will be scheduled with one of our DNA Technician at location near you home.
Upon receipt of all DNA samples at the laboratory, DNA analysis process will begin. The average turnaround time for completed DNA test results is approximately three business days from the date the laboratory receives all required samples.
Upon completion of testing, the laboratory will submit the DNA test results directly to the requesting USCIS office. A personal copy of the results will be mailed to your home and a second copy will emailed to you for your records.
International (DNA Samples Are Collected Abroad)
To begin the process, petitioner or beneficiary must first receive an I-130 Request for Evidence (RFE) letter requesting additional evidence from USCIS or an embassy or consulate
After receiving the notice, contact our offica at 866-269-2516 for a consultation with one of our Immigration DNA Consultants.
Once your case is initiated through our partner AABB-accredited laboratory, the petitioner’s DNA sample collection appointment will be scheduled in the United States. At the same time, the laboratory will ship the beneficiary’s DNA collection kit directly to the requesting U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad.
The embassy or consulate will coordinate the beneficiary’s DNA sample collection appointment and provide instructions by email.
After all DNA samples arrive at the laboratory, testing will begin. The average turnaround time for completed DNA results is approximately three business days from the date the laboratory receives all required samples.
Upon completion, the laboratory will send the DNA test results directly to the requesting USCIS office. A personal copy of your results will be mailed and emailed to you for your records.
Call us at 866-269-2516 to schedule today. We have service the entire Essex County and the entire state of New Jersey.
The turnaround time for results once all DNA samples are received by the laboratory is 3 business days.
Please note, international DNA testing cases which require the beneficiary's DNA sample to be coordinated by an embassy or consulate will extend processing times by several weeks or months depending on the embassy's workload.
Yes. All DNA testing services that require a chain of custody be established are legally admissible and can be for court cases or for evidence submission for immigration cases.
Yes. DTN has access to over 3000 collection sites nationwide. Call us today at 866-269-2516 to schedule an appointment.
Families throughout Newark and New Jersey choose DNA Testing Newark because we focus on helping clients select the correct DNA test before collection begins.
Our services include:
Immigration DNA testing services are coordinated through our partner AABB-accredited laboratory
Convenient appointments in Newark and throughout New Jersey
Confidential DNA testing services
Split-location testing when participants live in different cities or states
Professional appointment scheduling
Responsive customer support
Our goal is to make the legal DNA testing process straightforward while ensuring every client understands what to expect before their appointment.