Guidance

DNA policy: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on inviting applicants to volunteer evidence to demonstrate a biological relationship.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration, Border Force, Immigration Enforcement and HM Passport Office
• Published: 8 November 2018
• Last updated: 19 March 2020 — See all updates

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DNA policy guidance

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UK Visas and Immigration guidance on how staff invite applicants to volunteer relevant evidence to establish biological family relationships, which may include DNA evidence.

It also includes guidance on how to consider any evidence provided.

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Published 8 November 2018
Last updated 19 March 2020 + show all updates

1. 19 March 2020

   Updated DNA policy guidance.

2. 30 September 2019

   Updated DNA policy guidance

3. 31 December 2018

   Updated DNA policy guidance

4. 8 November 2018

   First published.