Entry Requirements Only applicants with a confirmed appointment will be permitted to enter the Embassy for consular services. Masks are required for entry and must be worn properly during the entire duration of visit. Anyone experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 such as cough or fever, or anyone who has been knowingly exposed to someone with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 11 October, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Travel & Tourism | Tags: Ask the Consul, Covid19, Visa interview
There is no discrimination in visa applications on the basis of race, gender, color, religion or sexual orientation. Every applicant, regardless of sexual orientation, must demonstrate they qualify for the visa and are going to use it in the correct manner. However, certain visa classes do require a legal marriage to demonstrate a qualifying relationship ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 7 June, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Visa interview, Visas
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
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 Immigrant Visa Unit has resumed limited immigrant visa operations. While the appointment availability remains restricted by public health conditions, the Immigrant Visa Unit is currently scheduling visa appointments on a very limited basis in the following categories: Adoptions: appointments for adopted children of U.S. Citizens Spouses, children and parents of U.S. Citizens Fiancées of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 8 March, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, 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
In the previous Ask the Consul articles we discussed how to find visa information at
do.usembassy.gov , how to complete a non-immigrant visa application (DS-160) at
https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/ , and how to use
www.ustraveldocs.com to create a profile, make a payment and schedule your appointment. By following the prompts online, you’ll be informed whether you need to make an ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 16 July, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Visa interview
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 | 26 March, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Visa interview
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 | 20 February, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Visa interview
In the previous Ask the Consul articles we discussed how to apply for a nonimmigrant visa and prepare for your visit to the Embassy. Once you have followed all these steps and completed your interview, the consular officer will tell you if your visa application is approved, denied, or pending for additional administrative processing. The ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 12 February, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Visa interview
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 | 16 January, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Visa interview
Congratulations on reaching this stage in the process where you are invited to prepare your Immigrant Visa (IV) application package and come to the U.S. Embassy for your visa interview. This column will provide answers to many questions you may now have. It is important that you understand the requirements for each part of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 1 January, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Visa interview
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 be ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 11 December, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Visa interview
In the previous Ask the Consul articles we discussed how to apply for a nonimmigrant visa and prepare for your visit to the Embassy. Once you have followed all these steps and completed your interview, the consular officer will tell you if your visa application is approved, denied, or pending for additional administrative processing. The ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 5 December, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Administrative processing, Ask the Consul, Visa interview
he U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo has discontinued the “Interview Waiver Program,” known as the “drop box,” and will require parents who wish to travel to the United States for vacation with their children (under the age of 14) to appear for an interview in representation of their children.
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 27 October, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Press Releases, Visas | Tags: Interview waiver program, Visa interview
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 be ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 18 September, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Visa interview
In the previous Ask the Consul articles we discussed
how to apply for a nonimmigrant visa and prepare for your visit to the Embassy. Once you have followed all these steps and completed your interview, the consular officer will tell you if your visa application is approved, denied, or pending for additional administrative processing. The three sections below explain in more detail what each decision means for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 5 September, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Visa interview
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 | 7 August, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Non Immigrant Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Visa interview
The interview in the Consular section is very important because it allows the applicant to discuss his/her case with the consular officer for the first time since the petitioner filed the petition with the United Sates Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). First, however, there are some myths and misconceptions about the consular interview that need ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 24 July, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Visa interview
On the day of the interview, applicants should arrive fifteen minutes before their scheduled time to avoid any unnecessary waiting. Our embassy works to process cases as quickly as possible but due to the number of applicants interviewed daily, some families may have to wait for longer periods of time. There are snacks and beverages ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 3 July, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Visa interview
