The number of visas available every year in some categories, such as F2As, is established by U.S. law, and we cannot issue more visas than are available. Because the current demand for F2A visas worldwide exceeds the availability of visas in this category, the Department of State will not be able to issue as many ... Read More»
How Do I Become a Citizen Liaison Volunteer (CLV)?
Are you a U.S. citizen living in the Dominican Republic who wants to help the Embassy engage with the U.S. citizen community in the DR by responding to emergencies when they emerge? The Embassy in Santo Domingo is looking for Citizen Liaison Volunteers (CLVs). CLVs are private citizens that assist the Embassy in communicating with ... Read More»
Complete your Form DS-260 as it is in your Passport
When filling out your DS-260 form for an immigrant visa, the information you enter on the form must match the information in your passport. Make sure you thoroughly and correctly complete the form. When consular officers review your visa application, they use the information on your DS-260 form to process your case. For this reason, ... Read More»
Appropriate Use of J-1 Summer Work and Travel Visas
The J-1 Summer Work and Travel program increases collaboration between the United States and the Dominican Republic by allowing Dominican students who are enrolled full time and pursuing studies at post-secondary colleges and universities to come to the United States during their summer vacation to share their culture and ideas with people of the United ... Read More»
The correct use of a visa (II)
Each person has the responsibility to comply with the terms of their visa class. Every kind of visa has its correct use; therefore, the activities allowed according to the visa class must be respected. It is also your responsibility to comply with federal and local laws in the United States, including traffic and good conduct ... Read More»