Immigration DNA TestingProfessional DNA Collection Support for Family-Based Immigration Cases
Summit Diagnostic Group provides DNA collection services for eligible immigration cases initiated through an AABB-accredited laboratory.
Immigration DNA testing follows strict legal, documentation, identity-verification, and chain-of-custody requirements designed to protect the integrity of the testing process.
Immigration DNA Testing is a Carefully Controlled Legal Process
Immigration DNA testing is not the same as a standard relationship DNA test. The process is overseen through an AABB-accredited laboratory and must follow specific immigration-testing procedures.
The petitioner is responsible for selecting the laboratory, providing the required immigration documentation, and paying the laboratory directly for laboratory services. The AABB-accredited laboratory initiates and manages the DNA case, coordinates applicable international collections, and determines the approved U.S. collection site.
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The documentation generally needs to identify the petitioner and beneficiary, include the immigration case number when applicable, indicate that DNA testing is an option, and identify where results should be sent. A complete copy of the documentation must be provided to the laboratory before the case can proceed.
Summit Diagnostic Group’s role is to perform the authorized specimen collection for eligible U.S.-based participants and complete the required collection documentation
How Immigration DNA Testing Works
Understanding Collection & Laboratory Fees
Immigration DNA testing involves two separate payments — one for collection services and one for laboratory testing. This ensures transparency and compliance with AABB and USCIS requirements.
Summit Diagnostic Group Collection Fee
Summit Diagnostic Group’s collection fee covers professional DNA Testing services for one U.S.-based participant, including collection documentation, specimen handling, and preparation for laboratory submission.
Additional U.S.-based participants, separate collection appointments, or special collection circumstances may result in additional Summit Diagnostic Group fees.
Laboratory Fees
Laboratory DNA testing, immigration processing, international shipping, and other laboratory charges are not included in Summit Diagnostic Group’s collection fee. These charges are paid directly to the AABB-accredited laboratory.
The approved collection company cannot pay the laboratory on the petitioner’s behalf. The laboratory amount varies based on the biological relationship being tested, participant locations, country, and case requirements. Certain countries as require special handling or individualized pricing.
Laboratory and immigration-related fees are determined by the laboratory and are subject to the requirements of the individual case.
Start Your Immigration DNA Case
Summit Diagnostic Group will review the information provided and advise you of the appropriate next step. We aim to respond to inquiries within 1-2 business days.
Submitting this form does not schedule a DNA collection appointment or guarantee that your case is ready for collection. What Happens After Collection?
Your laboratory manages the testing and reporting process.
After collection, Summit Diagnostic Group forwards the specimens and required documentation to the AABB-accredited laboratory according to the laboratory’s procedures.
When a beneficiary is located outside the United States, the laboratory coordinates applicable collection arrangements with the U.S. Embassy or other approved collection location. The beneficiary is contacted to schedule the overseas collection.
The laboratory—not Summit Diagnostic Group—performs the DNA analysis and manages the final report. The laboratory provides the completed report to you the petitioner and forwards results to the requesting government agency according to that agency’s requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Immigration DNA Testing FAQs
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Not always. Immigration DNA collection can only take place after the case has been properly initiated through an AABB-accredited laboratory and the required immigration chain-of-custody documentation is available. If you have received an immigration DNA request but are unsure whether your case is ready, complete our Immigration DNA Case Readiness Form first.
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No. The Summit Diagnostic Group fee covers professional specimen collection services for one U.S.-based participant. Laboratory testing, immigration case fees, international processing or shipping, and other laboratory charges are separate and are paid directly to the AABB-accredited laboratory.
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The petitioner is generally the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident filing the family-based immigration petition. There is one petitioner per case.
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The beneficiary is the individual seeking U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status. The beneficiary is often located outside the United States, although that is not always the case. A case may include more than one beneficiary.
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Once the laboratory receives the necessary documentation and payment, it coordinates collection supplies and case information with the appropriate overseas collection location. The embassy or approved location then contacts the beneficiary to arrange the collection appointment.
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No. Immigration DNA testing requires strict chain of custody. Participants cannot take possession of the DNA kit or completed collection. The approved collection facility must maintain custody until the specimens are forwarded to the laboratory.
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Participating individuals generally need current government-issued identification. Alliance specifically requires the petitioner’s identification to be issued by the U.S. government. Alternative documentation requirements may apply when a participant does not have standard government-issued identification.
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The overall timeline varies because it can include documentation review, laboratory payment, international shipping, embassy scheduling, specimen collection, and laboratory processing.
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The collection facility does not access or download the final immigration DNA report. The laboratory manages distribution of results to the petitioner and the requesting government agency.
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No. DNA testing establishes biological relationship information. Summit Diagnostic Group does not make immigration decisions and cannot guarantee an outcome from USCIS, a U.S. Embassy, the Department of State, a passport agency, or another government authority.
Ready to Start Your Immigration DNA Case?
If you have received immigration documentation indicating that DNA testing may be used to establish your family relationship?
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