DNA Testing procedures at Ho Chi Minh consulate

[Dat Nguyen 0]

Hello everyone,

I just interviewed today and was required to take DNA Test (The DNA Test Result by "Trung Tâm Truyền Máu Huyết Học Trung Ương" is invalid at US Consulate.)

I am an out-of-wedlock therefore there are not much relationship evidence.

I just wonder:

1. How long would US Consulate contact me (the beneficiary) after the DNA KIT sent to US Consulate?"

2. How long would I get visa-in-hand after the US Consulate got the result

Is there any one here has experienced in my situation? Please share your experience. It's greatly appreciated:)

Best,

[callmekay 19]

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1337.html

this was a link someone sent me when i inquired about DNA for my fiance and his daughter. they are my beneficiaries...

this seems more along what you would be needing though.

hope it helps

[Dat Nguyen 0]

Today, IOM just informed my DNA testing appointment by phone, it will be on May 22nd.

US Consulate at HCM only take DNA tesing every Wednesday afternoon.

[callmekay 19]

Today, IOM just informed my DNA testing appointment by phone, it will be on May 22nd.

US Consulate at HCM only take DNA tesing every Wednesday afternoon.

They do DNA testing at the US Consulate?

Or is there a place they have you go do it?

My fiance and his daughter want to go and get their bloodwork done and they don't want to just go anywhere.

[Dat Nguyen 0]

As far as I know, the DNA test will take place at US Consulate.

"My fiance and his daughter want to go and get their bloodwork done and they don't want to just go anywhere."

I don't think it'd work. The CO might not believe that kind of proof. They want your finance and daughter to take the DNA test at their pointed places.

My father and I have taken the DNA test at "Benh Vien Truyen Mau Huyet Hoc Trung Uong", which is the famous one about DNA testing in Vietnam. When the CO looked our DNA test, they said "Is this DNA result pointed by USCIS? If not, it is invalid to us. You must take the DNA test in standard of AABB."

Edited April 29, 2013 by Dat Nguyen

[callmekay 19]

As far as I know, the DNA test will take place at US Consulate.

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"My fiance and his daughter want to go and get their bloodwork done and they don't want to just go anywhere."

I don't think it'd work. The CO might not believe that kind of proof. They want your finance and daughter to take the DNA test at their pointed places.

My father and I have taken the DNA test at "Benh Vien Truyen Mau Huyet Hoc Trung Uong", which is the famous one about DNA testing in Vietnam. When the CO looked our DNA test, they said "Is this DNA result pointed by USCIS? If not, it is invalid to us. You must take the DNA test in standard of AABB."

So they have different places for bloodwork?

My fiance and future stepdaughter are both in VN. We just need proof of bloodwork to show that she is his daughter and that she's not just some random kid.

My fiance doesnt have many pictures of the two of them together as she was growing up, so we want to get the bloodwork done.

[Dat Nguyen 0]

Okay, I got your point. However, I don't know whether they would require DNA test or not. I can tell your family that the DNA cost in Vietnam is around 7,000,000 VND (3 years ago).

The CO might ask your stepchild some questions.

Be prepared and Good luck!

[callmekay 19]

Okay, I got your point. However, I don't know whether they would require DNA test or not. I can tell your family that the DNA cost in Vietnam is around 7,000,000 VND (3 years ago).

The CO might ask your stepchild some questions.

Be prepared and Good luck!

She's 8 years old. I've heard stories to and from in regards to asking her questions...

she and I dont talk often since my fiance is away from the house majority of the day.

We don't know if they require it either, but we just wanna make sure all T's are crossed and all i's are dotted...so we want to have that as a backup.

It's just a precaution that we have the bloodwork done for my fiance and stepdaughter.

[huongkhin 9]

Are you the guy from voz?

[Dat Nguyen 0]

Are you the guy from voz?

Da em BigHeadCrew day. Chị là .... ???

[huongkhin 9]

Da em BigHeadCrew day. Chị là .... ???

ttvn

[AnhDoiEm 9]

nope ho so co thieu sot gi ko ma phai di thu DNA vay? hom bua 20/5/2013 2 vo chong va con cua minh cung di lam CRBA, cho US consulate Ho Chi Minh va chi can giay visa va ve may bay (in cai lich trinh cung duoc) cua minh ve tham vo thoi......roi the us consulate officer chi hoi va cau ve hai vo roi song (approved)

[Dat Nguyen 0]

Since I am an out-of-wedlock child, DNA test is a must. I believe my case's evidence of relationship is not tie enough to persuade the CO.

[Dat Nguyen 0]

FYI,

I went to the Consulate to take a specimen collection last 22nd. The process was quick, around 1 to 1:30 hour.

Step 1: You will show your appointment letter to the security guards and then go straight to the Visitors, no turn left or right as you did at the interview.

Step 2: Pay the $40 fee to the IOM officers.

Step 3: Wait to your turn. Children will be first priority and the CO will call the names respectively later.

Step 4: Give 2 5x5 photos (including name, birthday, test date and your signature on the back), copy of Passport and ID to the CO.

Step 5: Take the specimen collection by buccal swab method. Then, you will sign your name to seal the letter to make sure that it's yours.

Done! All the process took me 1:30 hour ( I am the last one!)

P/s: Please Don't drink anything like water, beverage and all that jazz before the test at least 2 hours. I was the last one because I have drink some water while waiting.

Hope it help!

Edited May 25, 2013 by Dat Nguyen

[Dat Nguyen 0]

Yesterday (07/06) I went to US Consulate to submit copy of DNA result + FedEx tracking number in hope of boosting up the process but it didn't work. The CO required me to give them a certain of time to process. They told me to wait.

Ok let's clear my DNA process for those who are interested in.

22-03 : Interview failed - DNA requested by US Consulate ( by 221(g) OF-194 form)

23-03: Father contacted the DNA center ( my exp is that please choose one that in your state so that DNA center can send your result quickly.)

25-03: Father went to local lab to take the specimen collection and paid off the fee (mine is $620)

28-03: The specimen KIT went to US Consulate

04-04: I tried to call the IOM in which is responsible for the DNA Test in Vietnam for US Consulate. They told me the appointment date earlier than the appointment letter.

08-04: I received the appointment letter from US Consulate.

22-05: I went to take the specimen collection at Us consulate.

29-05: The result released.

03-06: The result went to US Consulate

07-06: My father got the copy of result and scanned it to me.

07-06: I went to US Consulate to submit the result but they told me to wait.

That's it. I will keep updated my case.