by DDC | Jul 16, 2021 | Immigration DNA Testing
A legal DNA test is the only type of DNA testing admissible in courts because it follows a chain-of-custody process. One of the top reasons people order legal tests is for immigration purposes, however, there are some important distinctions between immigration and all...
by DDC | May 14, 2021 | Immigration DNA Testing
DNA Testing for Immigration The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) grants citizens and legal permanent residents the benefit of petitioning for certain relatives to immigrate to the U.S. To establish the legitimacy of a relationship for immigration purposes,...
by DDC | Dec 4, 2020 | Immigration DNA Testing
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the agency under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that administers naturalization and immigration services. The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) grants citizens and legal permanent...
by DDC | Oct 16, 2019 | Immigration DNA Testing
Gregoir G. wanted desperately to join his sister Bettina and cousin Robert in the United States. With economic opportunities drying up at home, he was ready for a fresh start in a new country. He was certain he filled out and filed the immigration forms correctly....
by DDC | Sep 27, 2018 | Immigration DNA Testing
In the absence of comprehensive documentation such as valid birth certificates, prospective immigrants and their sponsors can prove biological relationship through immigration DNA testing. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services agency (USCIS), working with...
by DDC | Jun 20, 2018 | Immigration DNA Testing
According to the Department of Homeland Security, around 12,000 children who crossed the southern border of the United States are in the custody of their department. Attorney General Jeff Sessions stated on June 19 via the Washington Watch radio show that he is...