DNA tests

[violet18ac3 0]

My mom's friend, she and the beneficiary have a son that lives with the mom right now. Beneficiary currently lives in Vietnam, and he got his interview last week; the US consulate asked for DNA tests from him and his son. How they should go about get their DNA tested? since the son currently live here, does he have to fly back to VN to do DNA tests? thanks

[PeterFB 0]

DNA tests are becoming easier to do. What is needed is the DNA material from the person who is getting the test. That can be a cotton swab of the mouth to get saliva. There are even kits you can get where you collect the material then send it to the lab.

However the beneficiary should contact the Consulate to ask how they want the test done, ie what labs/tests in the US can be used that they will accept? The Consulate will probably want the son to go to a lab so the lab can verify his identity.

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[mimhnhut 0]

My mom's friend, she and the beneficiary have a son that lives with the mom right now. Beneficiary currently lives in Vietnam, and he got his interview last week; the US consulate asked for DNA tests from him and his son. How they should go about get their DNA tested? since the son currently live here, does he have to fly back to VN to do DNA tests? thanks

Have they married yet? Do they have a certiffite married ?

He must go to IOM ( International Organization for Migration ) 1B Phạm Ngọc Thạch, District 1, HCMC to be took ADN samples. During that time, the baby also have to be took ADN samples at the Lab in USA that Consulate appointed .

He should to contact to Consulate to reciept the instructions.

Edited April 30, 2008 by mimhnhut