Immigration DNA Testing Archives

Updated Canada Immigration Test Requirements in 2023

by hmartini | Aug 13, 2023 | Immigration DNA Testing

The Canadian immigrant population continues to rise as just over 1.3 million new immigrants settled permanently in the country between 2016 and 2021, the highest number of recent immigrants recorded in a Canadian census. Sean Fraser, the Minister of Immigration,...

Legal DNA Testing vs. Immigration DNA Testing

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...

Why DNA Tests are Important for Immigration

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,...

What You Need To Know About Immigration DNA Testing

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...

How to Avoid These Common Immigration DNA Mistakes

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....

Avoiding Delays in the Immigration Process

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...