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 non-immigrant visa application online and schedule an appointment at the Visa Service Center (VAC) to take their biometrics and leave their passport. Embassy officials then adjudicate the applications. Each passport ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 22 November, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Non-Immigrant Visa, Visa Application Center
The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo is still not processing routine B1/B2 visas. The Embassy remains closed for routine tourist visa in-person interviews. We continue to provide all U.S. citizen services and most immigrant visa services. We are also prioritizing student visas, work and petition-based visas, as well as cultural exchanges and Summer Work Travel ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 24 May, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Non-Immigrant Visa, Visa interview, 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
In the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo we are continuously looking for ways to serve you better. With this in mind, we have established a new way to contact us, which allows us to respond to your questions in a faster and more direct way. By following the instructions and providing detailed information, we can ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 10 May, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, Non Immigrant Visas, Travel & Tourism, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Immigrant Visa, Non-Immigrant Visa, Visas
Presidential Proclamation (P.P.) 10052, which suspended the entry of certain nonimmigrants who were determined to present a risk to the U.S. labor market during the economic recovery following the COVID-19 outbreak, expired on March 31, 2021. PP 10052 applied to applicants for H-1B, H-2B, and L-1 visas; J-1 visa applicants participating in the intern, trainee, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 12 April, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Non-Immigrant Visa, Visa Application Center, Visa interview
The nonimmigrant visa unit of the US Embassy in Santo Domingo remains closed for routine visa services. Notwithstanding, in an effort to continue providing the Dominican public with as many services as circumstances permit, the Department of State is pleased to announce the following change to our nonimmigrant visa processing: Secretary Blinken, in consultation with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 29 March, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Non Immigrant Visas, Travel & Tourism, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Non-Immigrant Visa, Visa interview, Visas
The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo is providing limited visa processing as local conditions allow. Routine tourist visa appointments remain suspended at this time, and only cases that meet the requirements for emergency processing or are eligible for interview waiver are being scheduled. If applicants have an urgent need for travel, they may request an ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 1 March, 2021 | Topics: Business, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Non Immigrant Visas, Travel & Tourism, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Non-Immigrant Visa, Visa Application Center, Visa interview, Visas
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
In the previous Ask the Consul articles we discussed how to complete a nonimmigrant visa application, schedule your appointment, and prepare for your visits to the Visa Application Center (VAC) and the Embassy. Now we will discuss what to expect the day of your interview. On the day of your interview, you should arrive at ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 20 March, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Non-Immigrant Visa
In the previous Ask the Consul articles we discussed how to find visa information at
do.usembassy.gov , how to complete a nonimmigrant visa application (DS-160) at
https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/ , how to use
www.ustraveldocs.com /do to create a profile and schedule your appointment, and how to prepare for your visit to the Visa Application Center (VAC). The next step will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 13 March, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Non-Immigrant Visa
