Please note the Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visa units remain closed for all routine visa services. The American Citizen Services Unit is currently providing limited in-person services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Passports: Adult passport renewal applications may now be submitted by mail through DOMEX with full instructions on our Renew by Mail Page . Replacement emergency passports can also …
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USAID’s Read program has improved the reading skills of 200,000 students in more than 370 schools in targeted communities. By David Maher World Book Day is Thursday, April 23, 2020! We are excited to promote and support reading in the Dominican Republic. World Book Day is a celebration encouraging everyone to gain a renewed respect …
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U.S. Social Security Services Visit and Town Hall Santiago, Dominican Republic November 20th 2019 The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo is pleased to announce that Representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit Santiago to offer services for beneficiaries or individuals with questions about U.S. Social Security and other federal benefits. We remind …
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Healthy/Sano – Age appropriate development – No performance enhancing drugs – Access to nutritional food – All medical treatments or supplements are explained and authorized – Proper medical care for injuries Protected/Asegurado – Parents and athletes are informed about options and chances for success …
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By Graham Cohen, Political/Economic Intern Today, an estimated 25 million children and adults worldwide are victims of sex and labor trafficking. Promises of opportunity and upward mobility lure many victims into human trafficking, where abuse and manipulation quickly replace initial hope. Human trafficking represents a gross violation of the inherent rights granted to everyone, everywhere. …
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By: Ambassador Robin Bernstein The highlight of 2018 was my appointment as Ambassador to the Dominican Republic – and so far it has been a magnificent journey. I am so grateful that President Trump selected me to serve here in the Dominican Republic. It was my top choice and the position is even more rewarding …
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The United States Government, through its Agency for International Development (USAID), supported the launching of a program to improve and adapt the gender-based violence victims’ assistance unit in Santo Domingo West. The renovation of the unit is part of the National Plan Against Gender Violence, which includes improvements to the nineteen units that existed before its …
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The U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic and the Dominican Ministry of Foreign Affairs signed a bilateral work agreement to allow the families of diplomats from both countries to legally work in the host country’s local economy. The signing took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters, with Ambassador Robin Bernstein representing the United …
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