Immigration DNA Testing in Livonia

Immigration DNA Collection Backed by More Than a Decade of Testing Experience

Immigration DNA testing may be recommended when birth certificates or other primary records do not sufficiently establish a claimed biological relationship. A Request for Evidence, or RFE, is a notice issued by USCIS to the petitioner requesting additional documentation. One common configuration is a parent-child relationship, depending on the instructions for the case.

We collect immigration DNA samples at our Livonia service location for petitioners who have been instructed to provide biological relationship evidence. Our certified collectors take cheek-swab samples and follow documented chain-of-custody procedures. With over a decade of experience in DNA testing services, we can explain what to expect at the local collection appointment.

Ready to schedule or have questions? Call (734) 849-4343 and our team can explain what to bring and what to expect before your appointment.

When Immigration DNA Testing May Be Appropriate

USCIS, a U.S. embassy, or a U.S. consulate may recommend DNA evidence when available documents do not adequately establish the claimed biological relationship. Testing isn’t automatically required in every family-based immigration matter. The agency notice and the instructions from the accredited relationship-testing facility determine whether testing is appropriate for the case.

Follow the instructions in your RFE, embassy notice, consulate notice, or other agency communication before arranging collection. The case should be initiated through an AABB-accredited relationship-testing facility, which provides the required collection instructions and identifies where results must be sent.

Common relationship configurations include:

• Parent-child relationships
• Grandparent relationships
• Sibling relationships

How the Immigration DNA Testing Process Works

The petitioner generally completes a domestic collection appointment, while the visa applicant completes collection through the designated U.S. embassy, U.S. consulate, or approved process abroad. Our role is to collect the petitioner’s local sample after the case and collection instructions have been established.

The collection sequence typically includes:

• Review case instructions from the agency and AABB-accredited relationship-testing facility
• Schedule your appointment at Fastest Labs of Plymouth-MI and bring a valid government-issued photo ID
• Complete a buccal swab, which is a simple cheek-swab sample collected by a certified collector
• Maintain chain of custody through documented sample handling and transfer to the testing facility
• Complete overseas collection through the visa applicant’s designated embassy, consulate, or approved process
• Receive direct reporting from the testing facility to the designated agency recipient according to the case instructions

Participants should not receive or independently return immigration DNA collection kits. The AABB-accredited testing facility sends collection materials and documentation through the required channels, helping maintain the documented handling required for the case.

Immigration DNA Collection in Livonia

Our certified collectors follow immigration collection procedures and handle testing information confidentially. We use facilities that are accredited by AABB to conduct legal, chain-of-custody testing.

Our Livonia location is clean and comfortable, and we aim to keep wait times under five minutes. Bring your government-issued photo ID and any case information requested in your collection instructions so we can complete the local appointment correctly.

Prepare for Your Collection Appointment

If you have received immigration testing instructions, have your agency notice, case information, and identification requirements available when you call. We can answer questions about the local collection process for Livonia and Wayne County residents, but immigration authorities determine how DNA evidence is considered in a petition or visa matter.

Call (734) 849-4343 to discuss your local collection appointment and prepare for the next step.