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Immigration information for the LGBTQI+ community

The month of June is celebrated around the world as Pride Month and the U.S. Embassy stands with the LGBTQI+ community in the Dominican Republic and around the world. Since 2013, U.S. embassies and consulates have adjudicated same-sex marriage visa applications the same way that we adjudicate applications for opposite gender spouses. All same-sex applicants ...

By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 5 June, 2023 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News

Use your Summer Work and Travel J1 Visa Correctly

If you have been accepted into the SWT Program and issued a J1 visa, please take a minute to review the requirements of the SWT Program before you travel. The program begin and end dates on the DS-2019 indicate when you may begin work and when you must stop working. You may enter the United ...

By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 30 May, 2023 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News

Updated visa fees

As of June 17, 2023, the application fee for U.S. visitor visas and other non-petition based NIVs will increase from $160 to $185. Petition-based (H, L, O, P, Q, and R) visa fees will increase from $190 to $205. E visa application fees will increase from $205 to $315. Applicants who have already paid the application ...

By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 26 May, 2023 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News

Engaging with civil society organizations and local audiences to promote LGBTQI+ Rights and Inclusion

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo Notice of Funding Opportunity: Statement of Interest Funding Opportunity Title: Engaging with civil society organizations and local audiences to promote LGBTQI+ Rights and Inclusion Funding Opportunity Number: S-DR860-23-NOFO-0002 Deadline for Applications: June 30, 2023 CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Total Amount Available: US$10,000 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. ...

By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 24 May, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, Featured Event, Public Affairs | Tags: notice of funding opportunities, Notice of Funding Opportunity

Over 390 military and interagency members from D.R., El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and the U.S. will participate in CENTAM GUARDIAN 2023 Phase II

CG23 is an annual multinational exercise designed to build humanitarian assistance/disaster response functional capacity, enhance readiness to combat common threats, and promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces. CG23 is a two-phase exercise with phase two taking place May 22 – June 1 in various locations throughout the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic kicks off ...

By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 22 May, 2023 | Topics: News

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