One of
the most asked questions from families given the option to use DNA
Testing to provide as proof of a biological relationship with a
family member is, why do I have perform a DNA test, this is my
child/ren? A question asked by 99% of mothers who undergo DNA Testing for immigration purposes.
Although,
I do not know the specific answer immigration would give but I would
bet it be something along the lines of protecting the country of
fraudulent behavior that may impact the quality of life in America.
What is required to
perform a DNA Test for immigration purposes?
From my
understanding, having had family members who were also subjected to
going through this process . First, families must find a laboratory
who provides American Association of Blood Banks(AABB) Parentage
Testing Lab.
Second,
after finding the lab online, call them to schedule your appointment.
Third,
the lab will coordinate the appointment details both domestic and
international. This is (international) testing, of course, if you
have a family member in another country. Once all of the samples have
been collected they will sent to the lab.
Please
note: International DNA tests can take up to an average of 8 weeks to
be completed. Please make sure to ask the representative about the
turnaround time for your country.
Finally
when the results are complete, a copy is shipped to the petitioner
and another copy is to the requesting immigration service center
(USCIS or Embassy) that requested proof of biological relationship.
In
closing, families who are asked to perform immigration DNA testing
should make sure that the lab handling their testing is an AABB
Accredited Laboratory as I alluded to earlier. I had to repeat this
because it is truly important. These are the only labs recognized by
Embassies and USCIS. Another thing that should be considered is your
communication with the lab you are considering. The ability to have
someone explain to you the process your family is about to undertake
is a good sign of communication with that lab. This also may give
your family more confidence that your DNA testing will be handled
professionally. One of the best DNA testing companies our family has
had with our two experiences in dealing with this company is AIDC.
They specialize in immigration testing, paternity testing and all
other types of DNA testing services. To learn more about the
immigration DNA Testing process from AIDC visit http://www.aabbimmigrationdnacenter.com/immigration-dna-testing-prices/