Immigration DNA Testing in Everett

Chain-of-Custody Testing for Immigration Cases

Immigration DNA testing can provide evidence of a biological relationship when supporting documents aren’t sufficient for a family-based immigration matter. At Fastest Labs of Everett, we collect samples under strict chain-of-custody procedures and manage the documentation needed to present the results in a legal context.

Our partner facilities are accredited by AABB to conduct legal, chain-of-custody testing. We provide fully confidential legal and non-legal sample collection in a clean, secure environment in Everett, Washington.

Call (425) 842-3299 to discuss immigration DNA testing and arrange your collection.

When Immigration DNA Evidence May Be Relevant

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, commonly called USCIS, may suggest voluntary DNA testing when documents don’t sufficiently establish a claimed biological relationship. USCIS can’t require a DNA test, and the petitioner or applicant is responsible for the cost.

A Request for Evidence or Notice of Intent to Deny may explain why additional evidence is being considered. DNA evidence can be relevant in matters involving USCIS or the U.S. Department of State.

Voluntary testing may arise in connection with:

Family petitions and immigrant visa applications
Refugee or asylee relative petitions
Citizenship and passport applications
Consular Reports of Birth Abroad
Orphan petitions and humanitarian parole requests

Testing must follow the legal process for the pending matter. Private results obtained before a case enters the USCIS chain of custody aren’t accepted as immigration evidence, even if the underlying test is scientifically reliable.

What to Expect During Sample Collection in Everett

We welcome clients into a clean facility with minimal wait times, and walk-ins are welcome. Our certified collectors explain each step, maintain confidentiality, and guide every person through a cheek swab.

A buccal swab collects DNA cells from inside the cheek. The procedure is noninvasive and generally takes only a few minutes.

Documented Chain of Custody

Chain of custody is the documented record of who handled a sample from collection through testing. It helps establish that the sample came from the identified person, remained controlled, and was processed for its intended legal purpose.

For qualifying legal tests, we follow strict collection procedures and manage the necessary documentation. We also provide professional support for presenting the results in the appropriate legal context without promising how an immigration authority will decide the matter.

Results for a Pending Case

Once an immigration petition has a receipt number, the legal DNA testing process can begin using that identifying information. Results can then be sent directly to USCIS under the receipt number rather than given to the petitioner for personal submission.

Requirements may depend on the agency handling the case and the instructions in a Request for Evidence or Notice of Intent to Deny. Contact us before collection to discuss the practical details relevant to your matter.

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Arrange Immigration DNA Testing in Everett, Washington

We can discuss collection arrangements, chain-of-custody requirements, and the information connected to your pending immigration matter. You can reach Fastest Labs of Everett by phone or through the contact form to ask about your next step.

Because case instructions vary, please share any notice or receipt information you’ve received. We’ll explain the testing arrangements we can provide without quoting an unverified timeline or outcome.

Call (425) 842-3299 to discuss immigration DNA testing for your family’s case.

Biological Relationships Evaluated for Immigration

DNA evidence may be considered when records such as birth certificates don’t sufficiently establish the biological relationship at issue. Commonly tested relationships include paternity, maternity, full siblingship, and half-siblingship.

A U.S. embassy or consulate may recommend voluntary testing to verify a claimed relationship, but it can’t require the test. Consular testing verifies the relationship presented in the application rather than disproving an unrelated claim.

Testing When a Family Member Is Abroad

When one person is outside the United States, an AABB-accredited laboratory typically sends a collection kit to the relevant embassy or consulate. Staff there supervise the overseas collection according to the instructions for the pending case. The laboratory and government post control these arrangements rather than the petitioner or beneficiary.

Immigration DNA results are generally sent directly to USCIS or the relevant embassy or consulate. They aren’t released to the petitioner or beneficiary for submission because direct routing is part of the legal chain of custody.

The immigration authority considers the result as evidence in the pending matter. If USCIS has issued a Request for Evidence or Notice of Intent to Deny, the notice provides case-specific details about the claimed relationship, the documentary evidence already reviewed, and the response deadline.

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