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DNA Testing Process
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The Consular Officer may suggest DNA testing at time of the interview if the Consular Officer finds that there is not sufficient information and documentation to establish a biological relationship as required by U.S. law.

  1. The applicant/parent selects a DNA lab from an AABB accredited lab. Costs to be paid by the applicant.
  2. The selected DNA lab in the U.S. sends the DNA testing kit directly to U.S. Embassy Bishkek. The address is as follows:
    U.S. Embassy Bishkek
    Attn:  Consular Section
    171 Prospect Mira
    Bishkek 720016
    Kyrgyz Republic
    +996 312 597 000
    U.S. Embassy Bishkek contacts applicant (beneficiary), by e-mail or telephone, to schedule an appointment for DNA sample collection.
  3. On the appointment day, the applicant (beneficiary) must bring: (a) his/her passport or photo I.D. (if you do not have a photo I.D., please inform the Consular Section); (b) one recent passport size photo (2″x2″); and (c) sufficient funds to pay the lab technician who performs the DNA testing.
  4. U.S Embassy Bishkek sends the DNA sample collected on the appointment date directly to the DNA lab in the U.S. for testing.
  5. The DNA lab conducts the test and sends the results directly to U.S. Embassy Bishkek.
  6. U.S. Embassy Bishkek contacts applicant (beneficiary) by e-mail or telephone and informs him/her when to return to the Embassy for results of the test and next steps in the case.