- 1st SCC-Accredited Lab • IRCC-Approved
Immigration and Citizenship DNA Testing in Canada
We are proud to be an appointed collection site clinic for our laboratory partner, Canada’s first accredited private DNA laboratory. With extensive experience and trusted expertise in DNA testing, the laboratory has been providing reliable DNA testing services for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for many years.
Since 1999, their DNA testing services have helped verify thousands of biological family relationships in support of Canadian immigration and citizenship applications. Through our partnership, we provide a convenient and professional collection site for clients who require DNA testing as part of their application process.
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If you have received a DNA request as part of your immigration or citizenship application, we are ready to help you understand the process and will provide reliable results that are accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Starting at $600 + tax
Our ALL-INCLUSIVE pricing includes:
- Witnessed sample collections for ALL the donors in Canada*
- Sample collection kits for ALL the donors INCLUDING the donors that are OVERSEAS
- ALL the shipping costs INCLUDING the shipping costs for OVERSEAS collections
- Communicating and liaising directly with Embassies
- Complete DNA testing and analysis
- Forensic-level review by two scientists
- SCC accredited report emailed in approximately 5 business days.
*Excluding incarcerated donors. Overseas sample collection fees, if applicable, are not included.
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Call Us or Book Online
Start by calling us at 514 665-8422 or complete our online booking form.
Appointment & Payment Confirmation
Complete your payment and The DNA LAB will contact the embassy and initiate the witnessed sample collection appointments where identification will be verified.
Sample Collections
Overseas, a clinic chosen by the embassy collects the overseas DNA samples (cheek swabs). The samples are then sent to our laboratory in Canada.
Report
The sponsor, their lawyer and/or immigration consultant, and IRCC, as applicable, will receive a report of the results within approximately 5 business days after all DNA samples are received at The DNA LAB.
Immigration DNA Test FAQ
Immigration DNA testing is a legal genetic test used to verify biological relationships (such as parent-child or siblings) when applying for immigration to Canada. It’s commonly required when documentary evidence (e.g., birth certificates) is not available or insufficient.
It is typically requested by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) when documentary evidence is insufficient.
Immigration DNA tests are accurate:
Parent-child testing: over 99.9% probability of relationship, if related as parent-child.
Exclusion results: 0% probability of relationship, if not related as parent-child.
These results are legally admissible for immigration purposes.
The process typically involves:
1. IRCC sends a DNA testing request letter
2. You contact an SCC-accredited laboratory in Canada
3. Payment is made directly to the lab
4. The lab arranges sample collection in Canada and abroad (if needed)
5. Samples are collected under strict identity verification procedures
6. The lab sends results directly to IRCC and the visa office.
Once we receive all samples for the sponsor and overseas applicants, we will notify you that the case is proceeding to analysis.
The report will be sent directly to the embassy/IRCC office, and you will be copied where applicable.
Report issued within approximately 5 business days.
On average, the full process takes a few months. The 30, 60, or 90 day notice on your letter is for you to START the process, NOT to complete it.
Common immigration DNA tests include:
Parent-child
Full siblings
Half-siblings
Grandparent-grandchild
Avuncular (aunt/uncle and niece/nephew)
The lab will advise if the relationship requested can meet IRCC standards.
If the test excludes the claimed biological relationship:
IRCC may refuse the immigration application
Applicants may be given an opportunity to respond
The decision is made solely by IRCC
The lab does not influence immigration decisions.
We use a buccal swab (a painless cheek swab). No blood samples are collected.
Immigration DNA Testing Requirements
- A copy of your Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) letter or a Canadian High Commission (CHC) letter requesting DNA testing.
- Lawyer or immigration consultant information (if applicable).
- Each applicant’s contact details (to facilitate scheduling).
Reasons To Complete an Immigration DNA Test
Immigration DNA testing is often used to establish paternity between a child and the sponsor living in Canada. This type of test can be useful when the child’s birth certificate does not list the father, or changes were made to the birth certificate after the birth of the child or when there is no other way to establish paternity.
Immigration DNA testing can also be used to confirm a family relationship between relatives who are applying for immigration to Canada. In some cases, Immigration DNA testing may be required by the Canadian government in order to approve an application for immigration. The results of an immigration DNA test can help establish identity and support immigration or citizenship applications.
Immigration DNA testing is a simple and effective way to obtain the information needed to complete important steps for immigration to Canada.
- Paternity DNA tests between a sponsor living in Canada and an international child
- Sibling DNA tests to determine if siblings are full or half-siblings
We Make DNA Testing Simple
Quick & Easy Sample Collection
DNA samples consist of a simple cheek swab completed by an authorized collection agent.
Convenient Process
We will coordinate sample collection appointments for you in Canada. The Embassy schedules the appointments for the participants overseas directly with the sponsor.
IRCC Accepted Results
The test results and reports provided can be used for immigration and citizenship purposes.
