Appointment for Conducting DNA test at US Consulate in Karachi

[Kaleem Qureshi 0]

The F-4 category immigrant visa case having No. starting from EAC---- was filed in Dec 2014. We received a Request for Evidence in September 2020 in which an option to conduct DNA testing between the petitioner and applicant was provided.

We opt to undergo the DNA testing and an AABB approved laboratory M/s LabCorp (Laboratory Corporation of America) took the DNA sample of petitioner in America whereas the DNA testing kit was shipped at US Consulate Karachi by the LabCorp via FedEx for the DNA specimen collection of applicant (Sibling) which was delivered to Consulate in Karachi on 17 November, 2020.

The next step is to schedule an appointment for collection of DNA sample and we are waiting for it since November, 2020.

Can anyone guide that whether, the US Consulate in Karachi conducts the DNA testing or not, AND when will they schedule interview its entirely up to them is there anything we can do.

[Boiler 45,125]

I am a little bit confused, seems the sample was delivered in November so an interview for what?

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

15 minutes ago, Boiler said:

I am a little bit confused, seems the sample was delivered in November so an interview for what?

For the beneficiary in Pakistan to give the comparator dna sample. 
 

@Kaleem QureshiEmbassy website indicates you must wait for them to contact you. I’d say no harm in contacting them to query about the case even if just to “remind” them you’re waiting. 

[jan22 3,040]

I doubt very much if they will be scheduling any DNA collection appointments until COVID is more under control.  It's not a top priority, especially when it's for a visa that can't be issued for years to come.

[Kaleem Qureshi 0]

Can anyone guide a way out about how to contact the US Embassy / Consulate in Pakistan / Karachi. Because they don't answer any question about visa / immigration related questions by phone. No other way mentioned on thier website for contacting them to expedite / remaind them about the pending DNA test for which they need to schedule appointment. What we can do is just wait for them to contact us, or is there any thing we can do from outside to remaind them.

[visajourney_user 0]

Please check if Karachi does sibling DNA tests. I heard they only do DNAs for birth of new borns in Karachi.

[Kaleem Qureshi 0]

DNA testing done in past week at U.S Consulate, Karachi.

[Nora786 0]

@Kaleem Qureshi

 

did you get the DNA testing done at the Karachi consulate? How long did it take? Thanks 

[Kaleem Qureshi 0]

Yes DNA testing was done in End of March, 2021. On April 6, received an email from USCIS mentioning that they have received the results of DNA test and further processing on the case have been started.

After completion of the formalities required for entering in the Karachi Consulate. We have to wait for the arrival of Doctor, there were several other people also present there waiting for DNA test. So, we had to wait for our turn, doctor was a lady she filled several forms in front of me and then took the sample. It will take about an hour and a half to complete the process including wait time.

Edited September 2, 2021 by Kaleem Qureshi

[Nora786 0]

@Kaleem Qureshi

 

Thanks for the reply. did you get contact the Karachi consulate yourself to setup the dna testing after they had received the DNA test kit via fedex from the lab? 

Edited September 2, 2021 by Nora786

[Kaleem Qureshi 0]

No, there is no way we can contact them by ourself. An email was received in my inbox regarding the scheduling of DNA test (mentioning date and time) from the US Consulate Karachi.

[Kaleem Qureshi 0]

Copy paste of the email is given below:

Dear Applicant,

Our records indicate that you have a pending case for DNA collection at the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi.  The location of our office is at this link.

We have resumed DNA collection services and we intend to offer you an appointment in the coming two weeks.  First, we need to confirm that you are currently residing in Karachi.  Please respond and indicate if you are still in Karachi.  Also attach to your email reply a scanned copy or photo of the passport(s) of the applicant(s) who will submit DNA samples.

Once we have confirmed your identity and availability, we will provide further instructions and allocate an appointment slot.

 

Regards,

DNA Collection Unit

U.S. Consulate General, Karachi

New TPX Area, Mai Kolachi Road

Karachi, Pakistan

Email:  KarachiDNA@state.gov

[Kaleem Qureshi 0]

Second Email received from US Consulate Karachi:

 

Thank you for providing the requested information.  Your appoint is confirmed for 11:15 am on Thursday, March 25.  Your appointment will last approximately one hour.  You must bring the following items to your appointment:

• Your passport
• One passport photo, on white background, size 2 inch by 2 inch.  Photo examples available here.  On the back side of your photo, write your name and sign your name using a pen.
• Each person providing a DNA sample must pay a 2,000 PKR fee.  Please bring exact change.  For example, if one parent and one child are providing DNA samples, the total would be 4,000 PKR.

When you arrive at the consulate you will enter at the gate for Consular Services.  Your name will be on the security access list.  Due to COVID-19, face masks are required to enter the consulate.

 

Regards,

 DNA Collection Unit

U.S. Consulate General, Karachi

New TPX Area, Mai Kolachi Road

Karachi, Pakistan

Email:  KarachiDNA@state.gov

[Nora786 0]

@Kaleem Qureshi

 

thanks. The dna match was positive? They conducted test ok?

[mc22 0]

How much did it cost, if i may ask?