Immigration DNA Testing in Inver Grove Heights

AABB-Accredited Immigration DNA Testing for Dakota County Families

When documentary evidence isn’t enough to satisfy a USCIS immigrant visa application, DNA testing can become the path forward. At Fastest Labs of St. Paul, we provide Immigration DNA Testing Services using AABB-accredited laboratories and certified collectors who follow the chain-of-custody protocols USCIS requires. With more than 10 years of experience in the industry, we’ve helped families in Inver Grove Heights, Dakota County, St. Paul, Eagan, and Maplewood navigate this process with confidence.

USCIS accepts results only from AABB-accredited labs. Our Inver Grove Heights facility meets that standard, and our team can guide petitioners and visa applicants through every step correctly the first time.

Ready to get started? Call (612) 552-3278 or request an appointment online to schedule your immigration DNA test at our Inver Grove Heights location.

Why Families Choose Fastest Labs of St. Paul for Immigration DNA Testing

Getting immigration DNA testing right matters. Results submitted with a flawed chain-of-custody or collected outside an AABB-accredited facility may not be accepted by USCIS, which can delay a visa application and create real hardship for families waiting to reunite. Our certified collectors follow strict chain-of-custody protocols from the moment a cheek swab is collected through delivery of results to the requesting agency.

Our facility is clean, professional, and designed to keep your experience as comfortable as possible. We aim to keep wait times under five minutes, and before you leave, our staff can explain exactly how and when you’ll receive results. All samples and data are managed securely and kept confidential throughout the entire process. Our services are affordably priced, making immigration DNA testing at our Inver Grove Heights location accessible to families that need it.

Schedule Your Immigration DNA Test in Inver Grove Heights

The immigration process moves on its own timeline, and we’re here when you need us. Fastest Labs of St. Paul offers flexible scheduling for DNA testing services, including same-day appointments and after-hours availability for urgent needs.

Call (612) 552-3278 or request an appointment online to take the next step.

Relationship Types Covered by Immigration DNA Testing

USCIS may suggest DNA testing when a petitioner and visa applicant can’t provide sufficient primary documentary evidence of their claimed biological relationship. DNA technology is the only non-documentary method accepted for proof of a biological relationship in the immigrant visa process, and it’s voluntary rather than mandatory.

Our Immigration DNA Testing Services cover the relationship types USCIS and U.S. consular offices recognize, including parent, grandparent, sibling, or another qualifying relative. Commonly tested relationships include parent-child paternity and maternity, full or half siblingship, and grandparent relationships. More distant relationships generally can’t be proven reliably through DNA and aren’t typically requested by USCIS or consular officers.

For parent-child cases, results must show a 99.5% or greater probability of the claimed relationship to be accepted. Our AABB-accredited lab results meet that standard across all covered relationship types. One important note: DNA testing should generally be performed only after receiving an official written request from USCIS, a U.S. embassy, or a U.S. consulate. Results obtained before an official request may not be accepted and could require repeat testing.

How the Process Works

Immigration DNA testing involves two separate collection events: one for the petitioner in the United States and one for the visa applicant abroad. Here’s how it unfolds when you work with Fastest Labs of St. Paul.

Petitioner Collection at Our Inver Grove Heights Facility

The petitioner, the U.S.-based relative sponsoring the visa application, schedules an appointment at our Inver Grove Heights location. A certified collector takes a cheek swab DNA sample, which is sent directly to our AABB-accredited lab for analysis. Petitioners don’t receive or handle the test kit themselves. The collection site submits the sample directly to the lab, as required by USCIS chain-of-custody protocols.

Visa Applicant Collection at the Embassy or Consulate

Once the petitioner’s sample has been submitted, the visa applicant is prompted to schedule a DNA collection appointment at a U.S. embassy or consulate. The visa applicant must bring their passport, a valid photo ID, and the DNA test payment receipt to that appointment. Without the receipt, the appointment may be rescheduled. A cheek swab sample is collected under the observation of embassy or consulate officials to ensure accuracy, then sent to the AABB-accredited lab in the U.S. for analysis.

Results & Next Steps

Lab results are sent directly to the requesting immigration agency, with copies provided to the parties involved. Once results are available, the visa applicant can move forward with the next steps in the application process. Submitting DNA results supports the biological relationship verification portion of the application, but it doesn’t itself guarantee visa issuance. That decision rests with USCIS and the relevant consular office. Our team guides you through each step to make sure everything is completed correctly and in compliance with USCIS requirements.

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