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is it required to give a DNA sample along with biometrics for US Waiver?
@J Rogers Calasis, Maine. From what I found though, it looks like this will be happening to everyone going forward regardless. In 2020 the DoJ more or less force the CBP to start collecting DNA samples for certain people, waiver applicants included.
U.S. Border Patrol collects DNA samples from non-U.S. citizens detained under the authority of the United States and from U.S. citizens and lawfully admitted permanent residents arrested and facing federal charges between the ages of 14-79. Additionally, samples are being collected from individuals encountered by the Office of Field Operations between the ages of 14-79, who are a non-U.S. citizens detained under United States authority and are being processed for inadmissibility or removal; or a U.S. citizen wanted on a federal warrant.
I just completed my bio metrics for my, I guess it is 6th waiver (4 x 5 years and a couple 1 years way back) and I was asked for a DNA sample. My conviction is related to theft/fraud so not sure what DNA does. I wasn't super comfortable at all with that but what can you do if you want a successful waiver as I'm sure refusing just means no waiver. Finger printing is all digital now so that was a bonus at least. They also did this new "sworn statement" thing which was new in the over 20 years of getting waivers.
One thing was they wanted details of my incarceration which I thought was good. I didn't spend any time in actual jail and was on electronic monitoring (judge recommended) for the first 1/3 and then parole for the remaining 2/3. The lady I was dealing with said "I'm going to capture that in the application". I guess I'm always hoping for that ultra slim chance of getting a September Letter if enough time passes.
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