Do we have to do a DNA test??

[Mbye bah 0]

Hi all,

My husband went for his visa interview today in Senegal, he was interviewed and the consular asked him to do a 3 way DNA test between him, our daughter and myself because they need more proof. My question is, why do we have to do a DNA test when this is spouse to spouse filing. My lawyer mentioned not to do a DNA because our daughter has nothing to do with case. She said to call the embassy tomorrow and ask them to schedule another date for my husband, and she will email the embassy as well. Should I we do the dna or listen to my lawyer? Please help!  Am so desperate and disappointed😢

Edited October 12, 2017 by Mbye bah

[daigo 39]

Probably because of high instances of fraud. In some parts of the world--where documentation sometimes isn't reliable--people use the spousal route to help siblings/other relatives to immigrate. Would a DNA test complicate your case? I think it's absurd for them to request a DNA test between him and your daughter; that's not at all relevant.  Very intrusive and unnecessary.

 

However, a DNA test to determine any connection between him and you isn't an unusual request.

[mallafri76 1,012]

Sounds like they want to see if she’s really his daughter. Think of that what you like but it’s just usually quicker and easier to just do what they ask. IMO, if she’s his daughter, then just do the DNA test, get his green card and get on with your life together. 

[EandH0904 1,184]

I agree with the above poster - while it may be an intrusion of your privacy and irrelevant, why not just do it and move on if thats what they want? 

[geowrian 22,337]

They can't make you do the test, but they are not required to issue the visa without seeing the test (unless maybe you get a court order). Doing the test is probably the path of least resistance, lowest cost, and quickest timeline.