Immigration DNA Test

If an immigrant lacks definitive documents proving a familial link to a U.S. citizen or legal resident, or when Immigration Services (USCIS) office cannot prove a clear biological relationship with prior submitted documentation, DNA testing offers a reliable alternative.

Accredited genetic tests can confirm relationships (e.g. parent-child, siblings) and often help strengthen or speed up immigration applications.

IMMIGRATION DNA

How Can I Use Immigration DNA Test?

  • USCIS DNA Testing
  • Requests Immigration Visa Applications
  • Consular Reports of Births Abroad (CRBA)
  • Embassies Overseas
  • Paternity, Maternity, Sibling, Kinship, and Other Relative Testing
  • USA Naturalization Process or Citizenship Applications
  • N-400 Forms
  • I-130 Petition for Alien Relative Request for Evidence
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WHAT MATTERS

Why Choose Us?

From the moment you learn that you may need DNA testing to satisfy immigration or passport requirements, we are here to guide you through the complex issue of immigration and becoming once again reunited with your family members. If you’re thinking about getting an immigration DNA test done, or if you have questions our case specialists can help with your immigration process with the most precision and confidentiality.
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HOW IT WORKS

How does Legal Immigration DNA testing work?

Process Timeline
  1. 1

    Obtain the Government Request

    Confirm that USCIS, a U.S. Embassy or Consulate, or another immigration authority has requested or approved DNA testing for your case. DNA tests for immigration must originate from that formal request — tests done preemptively are generally not accepted.

  2. 2

    Select an AABB-Accredited Laboratory

    Choose a laboratory accredited by AABB for relationship testing. Only tests performed under AABB accreditation usually meet the standards accepted by U.S. immigration authorities.

  3. 3

    Submit Case Documentation

    Provide the lab with the immigration paperwork (such as USCIS or Embassy request), and full contact details for the petitioner and beneficiaries.

  4. 4

    Sign Terms and Conditions

    Submit a signed copy of the attached Terms and Conditions, acknowledging your understanding of the immigration testing process and payment/refund terms.

  5. 5

    Make Payment

    Complete any payment authorization forms or money orders. Payment is due in full before the lab can start processing any part of your case.

  6. 6

    Schedule DNA Collection Appointments

    If individuals are in the U.S., the lab arranges collection at a certified site. If overseas, a test kit is sent to the relevant U.S. Embassy or Consulate, which coordinates the collection.

  7. 7

    Attend Sample Collection

    Each participant provides a buccal (cheek) swab and must present valid, government-issued identification. A photo will be taken holding your ID to preserve the chain of custody.

  8. 8

    Samples are Sent to the Laboratory

    After collection, the samples are sealed, documented, and shipped via priority mail to the laboratory for analysis.

  9. 9

    Receive Your Results

    Once the lab processes all samples, it sends the results "directly" to the U.S. Embassy, USCIS, or relevant immigration office. You or the petitioner will also receive a copy.

  10. 10

    Follow Up with Immigration Authority

    Confirm that the immigration office has received the DNA report and that it is being included in your case record. Results are typically received within 3-5 business days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who do I call first for Immigration Paternity testing?

U.S. Immigration office will officially originate your case and create your paperwork..

When do I call Proof of Paternity?

After U.S. Immigration has determined your case warrents a paternity test notifiying you on the paperwork you receive from the, Then call us.

How does Proof of Paternity obtain my U.S. immigration paperwork and status?

Once you notify U.S. Immigration that you would like Proof of Paternity to handle your DNA collection, they will send us your case details directly. Our team will then contact you to coordinate your specimen collection and ensure your kit is submitted on your behalf.

What does immigration DNA testing require?

DNA testing is requested by a U.S. Embassy or United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office when they cannot prove a clear biological relationship with prior submitted documentation. DNA Testing is the most accurate way to prove biological relationship. To start the DNA Immigration process DNA Solutions will need the four items below submitted via email to info@proofof paternity.com. A complete copy of your US Embassy/USCIS Immigration Paperwork requesting DNA testing or evidence of a relationship. A completed Immigration Contact Form. The petitioner must provide as much contact information for each participant as possible.

How does Immigration testing work?

First do you have your Immigration paperwork from U.S. Immigration Office in hand? If yes, the Immigration office will contact Proof of Paternity, LLC to coolect your DNA buccal swab only. We use chain of cusody standards for leagl purposes only, then ship the specimen to the lab as instructed by U.S. Immigration instructions.

What identification do the testers need?

A legal test is a court admissible test that requires an appointment and government issued identification for all participants. A legal guardian must be present to sign consent for any child younger than 18 years of age. You will be provided with legal notarized results. Legal test can be used for the following:

Immigration Paternity Testing Processes

Once an order has been placed a Proof of Paternity customer service agent will schedule an appointment for the petitioner to be collected at a collection site in the United States, also at this time a kit will be assembled for the beneficiaries and shipped priority to the requested U.S. Embassy.
Upon receipt of the kit the U.S. Embassy will contact the beneficiaries to set up an appointment for collection. By law Proof of Paternity is unable to contact the embassy on behalf of the petitioner. To confirm scheduling with the U.S. Embassy the petitioner or beneficiaries must contact the U.S. Embassy directly. Once the petitioner and the beneficiaries have been collected the samples will be shipped priority back to Proof of Paternity.
Upon receipt of all participants’ samples the results will be released within 5 business days to the appropriate United States Embassy or Immigration offices as well as the Petitioner.

Where can this be used?

To establish family relationships for petitions, visas, citizenship, when other documentation is missing.

The following the Step by Step typical process for successful Immigration genetic testing:

1. RFE Letter: The petitioner must have a copy of their I-130 Request For Evidence letter.
2. Contacting the Laboratory: Call our office at 888-204-0583, where our partner AABB-accredited lab will initiate your case.
3. Sample Collection Appointment: If the petitioner is in the U.S., they will schedule a DNA sample collection appointment. For beneficiaries abroad, a DNA test kit will be shipped to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate for sample collection.
4. Collection Process: The U.S. Consular Section will oversee the beneficiary’s DNA sample collection and will contact the beneficiary with appointment details. The consulate’s medical facility will send the samples back to the U.S. laboratory.
5. Testing and Results: Once all samples arrive at the laboratory, testing will commence. The results will be sent to USCIS and a second copy will be provided to the petitioner.
For more detailed information on the immigration DNA testing process, please contact us at 888-204-0583.

What secondary documents are recognized as evidence for my immigration case?

1. RFE Letter: The petitioner must have a copy of their I-130 Request For Evidence letter.
2. Contacting the Laboratory: Call our office at 888-204-0583, where our partner AABB-accredited lab will initiate your case.
3. Sample Collection Appointment: If the petitioner is in the U.S., they will schedule a DNA sample collection appointment. For beneficiaries abroad, a DNA test kit will be shipped to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate for sample collection.
4. Collection Process: The U.S. Consular Section will oversee the beneficiary’s DNA sample collection and will contact the beneficiary with appointment details. The consulate’s medical facility will send the samples back to the U.S. laboratory.
5. Testing and Results: Once all samples arrive at the laboratory, testing will commence. The results will be sent to USCIS and a second copy will be provided to the petitioner.
For more detailed information on the immigration DNA testing process, please contact us at 888-204-0583.

The following the Step by Step typical process for successful Immigration genetic testing:

USCIS accepts various secondary documents as evidence, including:

Medical or health records
Church records or religious documents
Early school records
Insurance records
Employment records
Financial records
Government records or identification
All submitted evidence should include:

Names of all parties involved (e.g., child and parent(s))
Relevant dates (e.g., birth, marriage)
Official stamps, seals, or signatures
If secondary evidence is unavailable, an affidavit can be submitted as tertiary evidence, although it carries less weight. Each affidavit must be submitted by at least two individuals with direct knowledge of the event.

When is DNA Required for Immigration?

DNA testing is suggested by immigration officials when there is insufficient primary evidence to prove a biological relationship in an immigrant visa application. This usually occurs when USCIS or a U.S. Embassy consular officer deems the submitted evidence inadequate.

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College of American Pathologists (CAP)

The CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program is recognized by the federal government as being equal to or more stringent that the government’s own laboratory inspection program. DDC has maintained its accreditation under the CAP program since 2004. In addition to on-site laboratory inspection, CAP accreditation requires laboratories to participate in its Proficiency Testing Program in which CAP sends samples to the lab 3 times a year for DNA testing and evaluates the lab’s results. DDC has participated in the proficiency program since 2004 and has had 100% accuracy with the expected relationship interpretation on all surveys.

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)

The CLIA accreditation issued by the US Department of Health ensures laboratory results are timely, accurate, and reliable. DDC has been accredited by CLIA for over 19 years.

Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB)

(formerly American Association of Blood Banks)

The AABB’s Relationship Testing Accreditation program is the international gold standard for DNA paternity testing laboratories. The program establishes and promotes the highest standards of testing quality and care for patients and clients in all aspects of parentage and other relationship testing. Most courts and other government agencies mandate that DNA tests be performed by AABB-accredited laboratories. DDC received its initial AABB accreditation in 1996 and received AABB’s commendable practice recognition in 2004 for our Dual Process™.

ANAB ISO/IEC 17025 (formerly ACLASS)

ANAB is an international laboratory accreditation organization and is signatory of the IAF and IAAC multilateral cooperative arrangements (MLAs). Through the IAF, ILAC, IAAC, and APLAC MRAs/MLAs and the Multilateral Cooperative Accreditation Arrangement, ANAB cooperates with other accreditation bodies around the world ensuring that accredited certificates are recognized nationally and internationally. ISO/IEC 17025 is the international standard set for ensuring the technical competency of laboratories and covers every aspect of laboratory management including to name a few, sample preparation, analytical testing proficiency, record keeping and reports.

Ministry of Justice

The MOJ is a ministerial department that works to protect the public and reduce reoffending while providing a more effective, transparent, and responsive criminal justice system for victims and the public in the United Kingdom. DNA Diagnostics Center has been accredited by the Ministry of Justice as a body that may carry out parentage tests directed by the civil courts in England and Wales under Section 20 of the Family Law Reform Act 1969.

National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA)

NATA is a national organization that provides the independent assurance of the technical competence of a laboratory meeting stringent international and Australian standards. The NATA accreditation provides a foundation of confidence in DDC’s ability to provide consistently reliable and accurate testing. NATA lists DDC/DNA Diagnostics Center as an approved laboratory, and accepts results from laboratories accredited by NATA under scope. DDC adheres to both the Australian Family Law Act Regulations 1984 and the international ISO/IEC 17025 standards.

Metabolization of Caffeine (Non-Legal)

The test evaluates the speed of metabolization of caffeine. The genetic analysis involves the interrogation of the CYP1A gene which encodes the cytochrome P450 protein, which at the liver level is the primary enzyme involved in the metabolism of caffeine. The unfavourable variant of the gene leads to a greater risk of side effects such as nausea, tachycardia, insomnia and hypertension.

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Joints Resistance Test (Non-legal)

The test evaluates the main component of the joints, type 1 collagen. The genetic analysis involves the interrogation of the COL1A1 gene. Reduced production of type 1 collagen leads to less protection from joint injuries.

Exercise has numerous health benefits, but we must be careful of injuries that occur when we do exercises incorrectly. While injuries are always a risk when we do any exercise, some people are more likely to get injured than others and partly due to their genetics. Scientific evidence has shown that some genetic variations can affect the risk of injury. People with a higher risk should adjust their training plan.

Knowing the genetic characteristics that influence an athlete’s physical form is important to discover any predispositions to muscle, tendon and bone injuries. The ability to recover after injury is also influenced by the personal genetic profile. The possible presence of a genetic variant that predisposes to tendon injuries allows us to identify an athlete with a higher than average risk of injury or one who has shorter recovery times, thus preparing the best possible training for each individual.

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Recovery & Efficiency (Non-Legal)

The test evaluates athletic recovery in relation to anti-inflammatory capacity. The genetic analysis examines the IL-6 gene which codes for the protein of the same name, produced by the muscle during physical activity, with an action to regulate inflammation. The unfavourable variant of the gene leads to reduced control of inflammation and slower recovery after physical effort.

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Power and Endurance (Non- Legal)

This test analyzes the ACTN3 gene, which determines whether your muscles are more suited for power (fast-twitch fibres) or endurance (slow-twitch fibres) activities.

Power

Power reflects the ability to exert maximum force for a short time.
Those with more fast-twitch fibres have high strength, speed, and explosiveness but tire quickly due to lower oxygen use and faster lactic acid buildup.
Best suited for: short bursts of activity such as sprinting, weightlifting, discus, shot put, and jumping events.

Endurance

Endurance reflects the ability to sustain low-intensity activity over long periods.
Those with more slow-twitch (red) fibres perform better in long-duration exercises, thanks to higher oxygen storage and energy efficiency.
Best suited for: long-distance activities such as marathon running, swimming, cycling, rowing, and cross-country skiing.

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Infidelity DNA Test

Accusing a partner of cheating can be an extremely painful experience. DNA Infidelity Testing Now you wont have to wonderDNA infidelity testing provides a scientific solution that will help answer the question of whether or not your partner was unfaithful. By testing fabric samples of men’s underwear, women’s polyester dress, or bed sheet that you’ll be able to provide a sample. TEST CAN DETERMINE WITH OR WITHOUT MALE AND/OR FEMALE DNA! We have provided our two most common infidelity DNA test options and provide guidance on which might be best for your situation below. All consultations are free, private and 100% confidential. Please be aware that infidelity testing is for informational purposes only, due to this item not being a Court admissible test since it does not adhere to the legal chain of custody for the submitted samples.

It’s worth mentioning, however, that testing is not offered in the states of Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts and South Dakota due to state restrictions.

Detection and comparison DNA Test

Native American DNA Test

Do you need documentation of a genetic relationship in order to apply for tribal membership? Americans all over the country have used ourNative American DNA test to verify their biological ancestry and gain access to benefits, such as scholarships or eligibility for tribal enrollment. Call our specialists now, for a free no obligation quote. DDC has staff and a special phone number to help you for tribal membership DNA testing services.

Note: This test does not establish whether or not you have Native American ancestry specifics with ethnic percentages. Its only function is for verification of blood relationships between tribe members and applicants where enrollment or membership in a tribe is concerned.

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Native American DNA Test

Do you need documentation of a genetic relationship in order to apply for tribal membership? Americans all over the country have used ourNative American DNA test to verify their biological ancestry and gain access to benefits, such as scholarships or eligibility for tribal enrollment. Call our specialists now, for a free no obligation quote. DDC has staff and a special phone number to help you for tribal membership DNA testing services.

Note: This test does not establish whether or not you have Native American ancestry specifics with ethnic percentages. Its only function is for verification of blood relationships between tribe members and applicants where enrollment or membership in a tribe is concerned.

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Female Lineage DNA Test

Our mtDNA test, also known as a maternal lineage test, repeats mitochondrial dna testing to confirm whether you share ancestry with others tracing the same maternal line in your family tree. Even in those cases, this examination can be enlightening when the mixture is associated with doubtful maternity and the mother of comparison cannot attend a maternity test. We cannot directly prove maternity, however, we can ascertain if the child is related to a potential maternal family member. Get in touch with us for a free consultation with one of our professionals, and find out how we can help you find your family.
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Male Lineage DNA Test

Y-STR Male Lineage Testing
Y chromosome testing is ideal for situations when two or more male individuals wish to confirm whether they share the same father or have a common paternal relative. This test, carried out exclusively between males, is a highly accurate and conclusive sibling test.

Who it’s For
If you think two makes are brothers or share the same parent. Confirming relationships with paternal relatives when the alleged father is unavailable, such as a grandfather, uncle, or male cousin.

Gender Restriction:
Only biological males can be tested

If the Y-STR markers are identical, it indicates a shared paternal lineage. Proof Of Paternity offer Y-STR Male Lineage Testing. This type of siblings DNA test is an extremely accurate test and used to determine whether 2 males share a paternal line. Y chromosomes are passed down from fathers to their male children meaning that this chromosome’s inheritance pattern can then be used to trace back the paternal lineage. The conclusive results provided by this test can allow males to determine if they have a shared biological father, grandfather, or male relative

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Avuncular (Aunt/Uncle) DNA Test

Get the legal documentation you need when the father is unavailable
An avuncular DNA test analyzes the DNA of an aunt or uncle and compares it with a niece or nephew to determine if there’s a biological relationship. Because aunts and uncles share genetic markers with their siblings, comparing these markers can indirectly verify parentage.

The test is normally done when the only means of establishing paternity is by testing the alleged father’s relatives to see whether they are related to the child in question.

The lab cannot perform an avuncular test if the aunt/uncle is NOT a full sibling to the alleged father in question.

Common Uses for Avuncular DNA Tests:
Confirming relationships when parents are unavailable for testing
Clarifying family history or genealogical research
Establishing biological relationships for personal reasons or legal cases

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Family Relationship DNA Test

Proof of Paternity provides accurate DNA testing for complex family situations. In the absence of close potential relatives to test, other family members can provide additional support for helping to decipher a child’s genetic relationship in the family. Our DNA Family Reconstruction Testing is an inclusive battery of tests intended to offer rapid precise answers. Let us help with complex cases. Call our experts today for a free consultation!
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Twin Zygosity DNA Test

Twins are usually categorized as identical or fraternal at birth by a doctor based on physical features and placental examination, although these determinations aren’t always accurate. A twin DNA test, often called a zygosity test for twins, can determine once and for all if your twins are identical or fraternal. Peace of Mind’s Twin Zygosity Test compares the genetic markers for each twin to see if their profiles are identical/ match in anyway and provides reliable results regardless of the twins’ age.
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Sibling DNA Test

Determine whether or not you are truly related to your sibling. This test is recommended when the alleged siblings are a male and a female who would like to know whether they share one or more common parents. Easy-to-use home kit will get you both the answers whether you share one biological parent, or both biological parents. Or perhaps none? Proof of Paternity offers siblings DNA testing services to help brothers and sisters discover whether they share both biological parents, a single parent or have no parents in common. ; in 5-7 working days; Support at every step of the process.

Common uses cases for this test?
We want to know if we share the same parent.

We think we are brothers, how can we determine our relationship?
This test determines male lineage. Rather than a regular siblings DNA test, a Y chromosome test can be carried out when only males are involved and they wish to discover whether they have the same birth father or different birth fathers. Visit our Y chromosome testing page for more information on this test.

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Grandparent DNA Test

If a putative father is not available to undergo paternity testing, one or both of his parents may also be tested to determine the probability of paternity. Peace of Mind’s Grandparent DNA Test has the ability to determine parentage between a child and their grandparent(s) and supply you with the answers you need available to do in your own home. Contact us for a free consultation – our friendly customer service team is here to help!
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Maternity DNA Test

A maternity test determines whether the tested woman is a biological mother of an individual. This is a kind of testing much like paternity testing – but rather than comparing the child’s DNA profile to that of the father, it compares it to their mother. Even when the alleged father’s DNA is not featured, Peace of Mind Paternity’s maternity testing services can still provide conclusive answers, confirming if a child’s DNA does or does not match that of his or her mother.

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