DNA testing

[MG1024 2]

I petitioned for my stepchildren and I was wondering if a DNA test is required for my husband and the kids.  Two of the kids have already been approved and are awaiting the interview date, but we have not received any communication from immigration regarding the DNA test.  Is this not required because I'm (stepmother) the petitioner? And if this is required, where in the process do we do this? 

 

Everyone that I know that has petitioned for their kids from DR had to get this test done. 

[Almostthere08 16]

51 minutes ago, MG1024 said:

I petitioned for my stepchildren and I was wondering if a DNA test is required for my husband and the kids.  Two of the kids have already been approved and are awaiting the interview date, but we have not received any communication from immigration regarding the DNA test.  Is this not required because I'm (stepmother) the petitioner? And if this is required, where in the process do we do this? 

 

Everyone that I know that has petitioned for their kids from DR had to get this test done. 

My husband is from Jamaica and he did not need one. However, he was  shocked because everyone he knows has had to have one done before the visa was approved. I’m not sure if it was because he has always had full custody of them so they didn’t bother but I believe they let you know at the interview if one is needed. 

[RamonGomez 271]

We didn't have to do any DNA test nor did I ever hear of anyone having to do one immigrating from China... like many things home country probably has a large effect

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

If they needed dna it would be before DQ/awaiting interview so I’d assume they don’t need it.

[MG1024 2]

On 1/15/2021 at 1:26 PM, Yani08 said:

My husband is from Jamaica and he did not need one. However, he was  shocked because everyone he knows has had to have one done before the visa was approved. I’m not sure if it was because he has always had full custody of them so they didn’t bother but I believe they let you know at the interview if one is needed. 

Yes, I'm surprised that I have not received anything regarding this. Everyone in DR has to get one when petitioning for the kids. 

Oh well, I guess things are changing.  Thank you for your reply. 

[MG1024 2]

On 1/15/2021 at 1:33 PM, RamonGomez said:

We didn't have to do any DNA test nor did I ever hear of anyone having to do one immigrating from China... like many things home country probably has a large effect

Yes, In DR a DNA is performed when petitioning for children born out of wedlock.  I guess things have changed. 

On 1/15/2021 at 1:40 PM, SusieQQQ said:

If they needed dna it would be before DQ/awaiting interview so I’d assume they don’t need it.

Ok, thank you.