Requesting expedited IV interview
If you would like to accelerate your immigrant visa (IV) interview due to emergency circumstances, you may request an expedited appointment. First, please check ceac.state.gov,…
ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT INNOVATION FUND (AEIF) 2023
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Notification of Funding Opportunity U.S. EMBASSY SANTO DOMINGO PUBLIC AFFAIRS ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT INNOVATION FUND (AEIF) 2023 Announcement Type: Grant Funding Opportunity Title: Alumni…
B1/B2 schedule
On October 19, 2022, the Embassy began opening new interview appointments for tourist visas (B1/B2) every other Wednesday for two-week increments. Please see the announcement…
Two Parent Consent for Minor PPTs
In order to issue a U.S. passport to any minor child under the age of 16 (first time or renewal), U.S. law stipulates all parents…
Sham Marriages
Sham marriages, sadly, are a common type of immigration fraud. A “sham marriage” is one that is entered for the sole purpose of circumventing the…
Petitioner presence at interview
Should I bring the petitioner to my immigrant visa interview? It is not a requirement that the petitioner be present during the interview in any…
Interview waiver for 13 years and under
To be eligible for an interview waiver, children who are 13 years old or younger must: Have been born in the Dominican Republic and hold…
How to confirm status of IV case
The Consular Section has different channels to provide the status of an immigrant visa case. The main and fastest channel is our Consular Electronic Application…
Government of the United States returns Taino artifacts to the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo, D.N.- The Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy, Robert W. Thomas, together with the Minister of Culture, Milagros Germán, led a ceremony…
Avoid delays – Come prepared
Avoid delays! Make sure you have all the required documents for your U.S. citizenship consular service. The following steps may prevent your case from requiring…
Boarding foils
If you are a lawful permanent resident (LPR) who has been outside of the United States for less than a year, but your resident card…
Do not use false documents
We understand that applying for a travel visa to the United States can seem complicated. Many people incorrectly believe that hiring a visa consultant is…
CBP Issues Withhold Release Order on Central Romana Corporation Limited
Agency will detain imports of raw sugar and sugar-based products produced by Central Romana Corporation Limited WASHINGTON — Effective November 23, 2022, U.S. Customs and…
Interview waiver visa renewal
Most applicants applying to renew their visa do not require an interview at the embassy by an embassy official. If qualified, these applicants complete a…
Alert: Ongoing Dominican Migration Enforcement
This message is to advise U.S. citizens that in recent months travelers to the Dominican Republic have reported being delayed, detained, or subject to heightened…
Consular Services Contacts
The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic has different official mechanisms for applicants to obtain general as well as specific information…
Timely passport renewal
Ready to travel? We remind you to check the expiration date of your U.S. passport. It is recommended that you renew your passport six months…
Community Engagement and Exchange (CEE) Program applications from October 26 through November 30
The Community Engagement and Exchange (CEE) Program will accept application for young changemakers from October 26 through November 30, 2022. CEE is a bold civil…
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