U.S. Immigration DNA Testing--Frequently Asked Questions

Doing a DNA test for your immigration case can assist you in providing proof of relationship to immigration when other evidence fails to do so. While a DNA test may not always be requested it can be a very effective and efficient way to prove your relationship. Doing your DNA test can also help expedite the immigration process.

DNA testing can determine multiple kinds of relationships including, paternity, maternity, sibling, grandparent, avuncular, and materteral tests. Our lab is fully equipped handle all these DNA tests that may be requested by immigration.  

Tests are conducted using a buccal swab and is a non-invasive and painless procedure. 

No, for immigration DNA tests and other tests that may require a chain-of-custody, sample collection must be done in the presence of an authorized sample collector.  

To start the process please email us at info@intelligenetics.com or text/call at  (404)636.3815 with your case information so we help you with any questions and initiate the process.  

We are the only laboratory located in the state of Georgia that is AABB accredited for DNA relationship testing.  We have a long history (over 20 years) of having provided relationship test reports in tens of thousands of cases, not only for U. S. immigration cases but also for child support, estate inheritance, and others.  While we are ideally positioned to provide services throughout the Southeastern United States, we have provided those same high quality, personalized services throughout the country.  Our Client Support staff is well-equipped to handle your relationship testing needs in a smooth and knowledgeable manner, making you experience stress-free and your service completely reliable.

Yes.  The consulate or embassy will provide you with some simple paperwork, often a letter, that has your immigration case number on it.  That number will be provided on your test report so that everything can be keyed to your file.  The lab will send a collection kit to the consulate and contact your relative to schedule their sample collection.  They will need to provide identification when their sample is collected.

Upon receipt of all samples testing will take 1-3 business days. Expedited options are available if needed.  

This is something that the lab has no control over.  Once your test report is sent out, everything else is in the hands of the consular office.

Visit our website at https://immigrationdnatestingcenter.com to learn more about us, to learn more about us and the services we provide, or to initiate your test.  Our customer services team will be happy to assist you.