Immigration DNA Testing In Kenya
The U.S. visa and Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) processes can be long and demanding for petitioners sponsoring family members in Kenya. Insufficient documentation is one of the most common reasons for delays, and DNA testing serves as a recognized form of secondary evidence to establish a claimed biological relationship.
IDTO DNA Testing Center provides immigration DNA testing services through our AABB-accredited laboratory partner, with results accepted by the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
How does the Kenyan DNA Testing process work for U.S. immigration purposes?
Getting started is simple. Below are the steps required to begin your immigration DNA testing process.
Part 1 Case Initiation
- Contact our customer support team at 888-204-0583 and let one of our Immigration DNA Consultants assist you with initiating your case.
- Petitioners or beneficiaries must have received a request for secondary additional evidence letter from the U.S. embassy in Nairobi. International DNA sample collections cannot be requested by the lab without the evidence letter.
- Once the information you provided is reviewed by the laboratory. The next step in the process is case initiation.
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Immigration Case Information Submission Form
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Part 2. The Collection Process
1. After the case initiation, a DNA sample collection appointment will scheduled in the U.S. for the petitioner. Once the petitioner’s samples are collected, the samples will be sent to the laboratory to await the beneficiary’s DNA samples to perform the DNA analysis
2. The lab will send a DNA sample collection request to the embassy in Nairobi to schedule their DNA sample collection appointment. Please note, the embassy will contact the petitioner or beneficiary by email with instructions confirming the date and time of the beneficiary’s appointment.
3. Once all DNA samples have arrived at the lab testing of the samples will begin.
4. Upon the completion of your results, the lab will send a copy of your results directly to the requesting immigration office (USCIS or U.S. Embassy).
How much does DNA Testing cost for immigration purposes for Kenyans?
Pricing starts at $895.00. What is included in the cost of your DNA test is, DNA testing and the shipping fees. What is not included in the cost is, DNA sample collection fees in Kenya. Sample collection fees may range between $25 and $100 per person. Exact cost for DNA sample collection fees will be provided the embassy.
Please note, you will be provided international FedEx tracking details going to the embassy and returning back to the lab to monitor the process.
All DNA sample collections coordinated by the U.S. embassy in Nairobi sample collections fees are to be paid directly to the clinic associated with the lab. The embassy will inform you whether fees should be paid in U.S. dollars or the Kenyan Shilling.
Call 888-204-0583 to schedule an appointment or to inquire about testing process.
DNA Immigration Testing Options:
| Paternity Testing | This testing option determines a biological relationship between the alleged father and a child. |
| Maternity Testing | This testing option determines a biological relationship between the mother and her child. |
| Sibling DNA Testing | This testing option determines a biological relationship between two siblings. |
| Grandparent DNA Testing | This testing option determines a biological relationship between a grandparent and grandchild. |
Contact our customer support at 888-204-0583 today to get started.
Where will my DNA samples be collected?
DNA sample collections for the petitioner will be conducted in the United States at one of the over 3,000 collection sites in our network near every major city nationwide.
DNA sample collections conducted in Kenya
All DNA sample collections conducted in Kenya by the embassy in Nairobi will be coordinated with the clinic of the embassy’s choice.
This part of the process does not involve our partner laboratory.
Below is the embassy’s address and contact details.
US Embassy of Kenya
United Nations Avenue Nairobi
P. O. Box 606 Village Market
00621 Nairobi, Kenya
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will the DNA testing process take to receive my DNA results?
There are no set turnaround times for when results can be completed. This is due to the embassy’s workload. The average turnaround time could be around eight weeks, but it could be longer.
Once all DNA samples arrive at the laboratory, the turnaround time for results is three business days. Once the testing is complete, you will be notified with a status update on your results. The results will then be sent directly to the requesting immigration agency, and the laboratory will mail and email a copy of your results to the petitioner.
How accurate are my DNA Testing results?
All DNA samples are collected and analyzed by our partner AABB-accredited laboratory and meet strict industry standards. DNA test results showing 99.99% accuracy or higher are accepted by USCIS and U.S. consular offices and are used to confirm biological relationships for visa and CRBA applications.
Are CRBA and USCIS DNA testing performed the exact same way?
Yes, the process is exactly the same in terms of scheduling DNA testing appointments for both CRBA and USCIS DNA testing cases.
The only difference between the two is the content of the request for evidence letter.
Will my DNA results be kept private?
Yes, all DNA results are kept private, and results will only be released to the requesting immigration agency and the participants included in the DNA test.
In addition, all DNA samples are kept on file for up to 90 days. After 90 days, all DNA samples are destroyed.
To learn more about our Kenya DNA Testing services for immigration purposes, call 888-204-0583
