The immigrant visa unit has resumed limited operations and is currently processing all classes of visas; however, the wait time is longer than in the past. Applicants can avoid additional delays by being prepared for their interview with all the necessary documents. Applicants are responsible for monitoring their email for updates and for scheduling purposes; ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 14 June, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Consular section, Immigrant Visa, Visas
While the Embassy remains closed for routine visa services, the U.S. Department of State has expanded the criteria for interview waiver eligible cases. The visa interview requirement is now waived for applicants who were previously issued a non-immigrant visa in the same classification within 48 months of that visa’s expiration. What is a visa renewal? ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 17 May, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Consular section, Non-Immigrant Visa, Visa Application Center, Visa interview
Even though the Consular Section of the US Embassy remains closed for routine services, we frequently receive questions on who to contact for specific questions and situations. We hope the following resources may be of help: Visa applicants with emergency cases may write to support-dominicanrepublic@ustraveldocs.com or call 1-829-956-5144 U.S. lawful permanent residents whose green cards ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 22 February, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Immigrant Visas, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Dominican Republic, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Consular section, Non-Immigrant Visa, U.S. Citizens, U.S. Passports, Visa Application Center, Visas
Effective January 26, 2021 all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 test. The test must be viral (PCR or antigen) and taken within three calendar days of travel, to determine if the passenger has an active COVID-19 infection. The results must be presented to the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 1 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Dominican Republic | Tags: Ask the Consul, Citizen Security, Consular section, Covid19, U.S. Citizens
The Regional Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) at Embassy Santo Domingo provides various services to U.S. citizens abroad. FBU assists U.S. citizens and foreign nationals who have inquiries about or receive benefits from the Social Security Administration, Railroad Retirement Board, Office of Personnel Management, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The team located at the American ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 30 November, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Public Affairs | Tags: Ask the Consul, Consular section, Federal Benefits Unit
The consular section is still closed for routine services and we have not yet determined when we will resume normal operations. We are receiving many inquiries daily and many people are unsure of who to contact with their questions and issues. Before reaching out, please visit both the VAC website:
https://www.ustraveldocs.com/do_es/index.html and our website:
https://do.usembassy.gov/es/ for the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 23 November, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Emergency Services, Family Immigration, Immigrant Visas, Non Immigrant Visas, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Ask the Consul, Consular section, U.S. Citizens, Visa Application Center, Visas
By: Graham Swaney, Public Affairs Intern In her work at the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo, local employee Francia Elias educates, advises, and supports American staff. She helps them perform at the highest level possible, grow as employees, and learn about the Dominican Republic. Francia has been working at the U.S. Embassy for 27 years ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 22 August, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Visas | Tags: Consular section
The U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo will resume all normal Consular and USCIS operations on Friday, November 17. Any individuals whose Consular or USCIS appointment was impacted on Thursday, November 16 will be contacted to reschedule their appointment. For emergency rescheduling of your appointment, please contact
santodomingovisas@state.gov .
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 16 November, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy | Tags: Consular section
As a precautionary measure, the U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo has temporarily suspended all consular operations as of 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, November 16 due to the detection of an unknown substance in the Consular section. The U.S. Embassy is in contact with Dominican authorities and is evaluating the substance. Any individuals who miss Consular or ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 16 November, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, News | Tags: Consular section
