DOS Cable on Permitting Direct Sibling-to-Sibling and Half-Sibling DNA Testing as Evidence of Relationship

DOS issued a cable with revised DNA test guidance to consular offices in light of the BIA decision in Matter of Ruzku. 9 FAM 601.11 was amended to allow for submission of direct sibling-to sibling and half-sibling DNA test results as one way of establishing sibling relationships.