The Immigrant Visa Unit is interviewing all categories of immigrant visas at this time. 0000544067 00000 n You do not need to schedule a medical appointment in advance. The United States also requires tuberculosis (TB) testing for all applicants two years of age and older. All nonimmigrant visa application fee (also known as the MRV fee) payments made on or after October 1, 2022, are valid for 365 days from the date a receipt is issued for payment of the MRV fee. Boundless is not a law firm, but is affiliated with Boundless Legal, a non-traditional law firm, authorized by the Utah Supreme Courts Office of Legal Services Innovation to offer certain legal services in the area of immigration law. Emergency Services: 'Jo?7bsOb|dEUNB\4Ct1uq ~ C7F%F 3i1 #VlE1U39JT`*K9v4OgQ8C*sP)l B45SP;. 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We also recommend you check with the airline to ensure you are in compliance with their rules.Once your card is issued, you should not stay outside of the United States for more than one year. 0000021600 00000 n Your visa application (MRV) fee payment receipt; If applicable, required documents based on visa class (such as a petition approval for petition-based visas; more information about visa types and information about each can be found. 0000026238 00000 n 0000572658 00000 n Nothing on this website, including guides and resources, is to be considered legal advice. xref For information on other immigration benefits, please visit uscis.gov . Most applicants will receive only their passport and visa. The U.S. Citizens Services (ACS) Unit is closed on all Dominican and U.S. holidays, as well as on Administrative Days. 0000567918 00000 n Please arrive approximately (15) fifteen minutes before the appointment time so that you are ready to clear security and enter the waiting area at your appointment time. Documentary evidence of termination of any previous marriages of applicant (e.g. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Once loggedintoyour profile, on the left side bar, pleaseselect"Reschedule Appointment" to access the option. In order to successfully complete the rescheduling process, applicants must be sure to select new dates for both the VAC appointment and the consular appointment. Travel to the United States is welcomed and encouraged. Instructions for Santo Domingo Only: Choose the day and time of your passport appointment via our online booking system and receive an immediate confirmation. Blank immigration forms with written instructions, including for spousal visas, are available for free at theUSCIS website. Click the Register button below. However, the timing varies based on the circumstances of each case. 0000402096 00000 n Copy of the parents legalized Dominican, official U.S. or other marriage certificate for current marriage (if applicable). 0000026211 00000 n We accept cash and credit cards only. We will explain the reason for any visa denial to you. We will proceed according to this schedule until further notice. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. 0000010058 00000 n Santo Domingo. If you have already received an appointment notice for somewhere other than Warsaw, email. 0000010844 00000 n ), if applicable. Weve created a checklist that will tell you what to bring. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. 0000000016 00000 n Certificate from the office of Dominican Immigration Authorities (Migracin Dominicana) indicating the date of arrival to the Dominican Republic of the U.S. citizen father/mother. 0000025574 00000 n - Applicants petitioned by U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPR) whose immigrant visa interviews were scheduled between March 16, 2020 and April 30, 2020, and subsequently canceled due to the closure of routine visa services on March 16, 2020. 0000561351 00000 n Applicants must schedule an interview appointment or submit an interview waiver application during this 365-day period. Call (809) 567-7775 to speak to an American Citizen Services representative, or come to the main entry of the Consular section. If you dont have an email address for the required field, just enter. 0000512517 00000 n If you have to travel within Dominican Republic while your passport is still with us, please make sure you have a valid picture ID other than your passport. 0000571588 00000 n Consultorios de Visa Servicios Mdicos Consulares 0000032615 00000 n 0000004627 00000 n They will be interviewed separately. 2003-2021 VisaJourney. More information on general medical requirements for U.S. immigrants is available here. There is no storage available. 0000017135 00000 n 0000533202 00000 n Sign up for a new account in our community. 0000567437 00000 n 0000155181 00000 n If you experience technical difficulties or do not have access to internet, you may make your appointment by calling (809) 552-8990for Punta Cana or calling telephone numbers(809) 586-8017,(809) 586-4204,(809) 586-8023for Puerto Plata. The Department of State manages the visa process strictly but fairly in order to best protect the United States. link, summarizing the nature of your emergency and providing supporting documentation. In place of these restrictions, the President announced a global vaccination requirement for all adult foreign national travelers. If your child is adopted, you have full custody as a result of a divorce, or you share custody with another parent, you should bring a copy of all applicable adoption or custodial papers from the authoritative court in your home country. April 29, 2011: Updated 0000012657 00000 n Visit theSocial Security and Federal Benefitspage for information on how to schedule an appointment. Non-Resident Applicants: Routine non-immigrant visa appointments for applicants not ordinarily resident in the Dominican Republic may be scheduled. We will treat you as an individual and your case as unique. It is important that you bring all required original documents to your interview. Both clinics accept walk-in customers. U.S. Citizens with emergencies, please call (809) 567-7775, Outside of Office Hours, contact: (809) 567-7775, Outside of Dominican Republic: (809) 567-7775. Medical and humanitarian emergency traveler, we will expedite processing for those dealing with life threatening emergencies. The Immigrant Visa Unit has resumed limited immigrant visa operations. 0000008251 00000 n 4:30 pm Applicants mustbringtheir documents to be notarized to the Consular Section at 1:00 p.m. All applicants must pay the notarial fees at the Window 1 cashier, and wait to sign the documents in front of a consular officer. Do not make travel plans outside of Dominican Republic. Click, Visa services are limited and vary by city. 0000389509 00000 n Application fees are non-refundable. Choose this option for ALL other passport servicesnot related to reporting the birth of a childbornin the Dominican Republic. 0000414473 00000 n 0000013100 00000 n April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th) If you are married: A copy of yourmarriage certificate. 0000030928 00000 n August 21: EAD Approval (Email Notification) August 24: AP Approval (Email Notification) August 25: Hard Copy NOA2 Received for EAD/AP. Citizens of qualified countries may be also able to visit the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program. 0000140023 00000 n 0000564682 00000 n If you have received notification from the National Visa Center that your petition has been transferred to the Immigrant Visa Unit, or you have previously interviewed at the Embassy and were refused, please review the following . June 23, 1960. Moved from K1 Process & Procedures to US Embassy and Consulate Discussion. Sometimes a consular officer is unable to make a decision on a visa application because he/she needs to review additional documents or the case requires further administrative processing. 0000014418 00000 n This is the official visa information website of the U.S. Mission in the Dominican Republic. Learn more, The U.S. Embassy and Consulate General in Thailand has, The U.S. Embassy and consulates in Brazil have, The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos are. 0000019217 00000 n 0000011912 00000 n 0000017384 00000 n . 0000571364 00000 n All fees may be paid in either U.S. dollars or the equivalent in Dominican Pesos. STEP 6: SCHEDULE THE EXPEDITED INTERVIEW After cancelling the old appointment, you can schedule the new appointment on the approved expedited date. The first step in the process is to register your embassy appointment online. Business traveler, we will establish appropriate mechanisms to facilitate business travel and expedite cases of particular concern to American business. July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail 0000034680 00000 n However, if the doctor gives you exam results in a sealed envelope, DO NOT OPEN THIS ENVELOPE. September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent In order to see VAC appointments available on the same day as your Embassy appointment, you must select an Embassy appointment at 9:30AM or later. For travel to the United States on a temporary basis, including tourism, temporary employment, study and exchange. 0000009127 00000 n Republica de Colombia #57 Santo Domingo Phone: (829) 956-5144 In . Select a U.S. Embassy or Consulate: Wait Times for Embassy/Consulate See details on appointment availability and processing times Global Visa Wait Times Wait Time for Interview Check, The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo is now interviewing all categories of immigrant visas. Documentary evidence of termination of any previous marriages of either parent (e.g. 0000019878 00000 n Read our interview guidelines to learn about any special actions that you need to take before your visa interview. ), if applicable. Bring originals to interview. For travel to the United States on a temporary basis, including tourism, temporary employment, study and exchange. 9984, 9992, 10143, and 10199 as they relate to the suspension of entry into the United States of persons physically present in Brazil, China, India, Iran, Ireland, the Schengen Area, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. You can also learn how to pay the required visa application fee, and book an interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo. Please be advised, some foreign nationals need a Dominican visa to enter the Dominican Republic. The U.S. Citizens Services (ACS) Unit is closed on all Dominican and U.S. holidays, as well as on Administrative Days. For your convenience, we recommend that you use the Consular Agencies for services if they are closer to your geographical location. All U.S. Citizen Services with the exception of adults over 18 applying for their first passport are provided at the Consular Agencies in Punta Cana and Puerto Plata. You will have to list a zip code in the electronic form, even for overseas addresses. John Bartlow Martin. We will treat you with dignity and respect, even if we are unable to grant you a visa. As restrictions start to ease, most U.S. embassies and consulates have resumed certain immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments. Getting Started in the Dominican Republic, The Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (Fulbright TEA), Meet the Dominican participants of the YLAI 2020-2021 Program, Gnesis, breaking barriers in the Dominican Republic, https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/status.html, Be sure to select the Create Form button at the end of the application, print out the completed passport form, and bring it with you to the appointment. If you would like to make an appointment for a notarial service at one of theConsular Agencies, please emailPunta Cana Consular AgencyorPuerto Plata Consular Agency. Please use the list below to determine the items that every applicant must bring to the immigrant visa interview: Applicants who fall into any category below should bring these additional documents. DV applicants should be aware that visas are numerically limited and must be issued by September 30 of the program year. Complete your application fully and accurately. Nonimmigrant Visa Information Visa Types Visa Fees Bank and Payment Options DS-160 Application Form Information Appointment Wait Times Photos and Fingerprints Visa Waiver Program Nonimmigrant Visa Application Apply for a Visa Pay My Visa Fee Take into account. Please note that if you are found ineligible to receive a visa, the application fee cannot be refunded. September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011) 0000012037 00000 n You can read their publication Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants online. Please be prepared to discuss your medical history, medications you are taking, and current treatments you are undergoing. 963 0 obj <>stream It's all very slow. Notes: An applicant may only reschedule four (4) times. This is the official website of the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic. %%EOF Monday Thursday, 7:00 am. You can't schedule your own interview on the ustraveldocs site due to the covid situation. For some family-based and employment preference visa categories, a visa became available within the month you have been scheduled by NVC. Learn more about quality higher-education opportunities in the U.S. that you will not find anywhere else in the world. At the VAC, you will provide fingerprints . We promise to you, the visa applicant, that: At the same time, we expect you, the visa applicant, to: For contact information, please visit our Global Support Services website.To report fraud in visas, passports, or immigration, please write to [email protected]. Appointments are subject to cancellation for applicants who arrive more than (15) fifteen minutes after their scheduled time. 0000008000 00000 n Special Needs Visitors: Applicants may bring ONE person to help if they are elderly, disabled, or a child under age 18.. At one of the Consular Agencies, please email Punta Cana Consular Agency or Puerto Plata Consular Agency, or by phone calling (809) 552-8990for Punta Cana or calling telephone numbers(809) 586-8017,(809) 586-4204,(809) 586-8023for Puerto Plata. Alerts and Messages for U.S. visitors to Dominican Republic. If you have served in any countrys military:Military records, English translation, and a photocopy. 0000015130 00000 n Both clinics accept walk-in customers. To avoid delaying your entry and that of those in line behind you, please bring only what is required for your interview. 0000563630 00000 n 0000021140 00000 n On March 22, 2023, we will open new appointments for the period April 5 18. Your visa cannot be extended and all fees are nonrefundable. 0000402166 00000 n 0000010307 00000 n If you are the petitioners stepchild:A copy of the marriage certificate of the petitioner and your biological parent, English translation, and copies of divorce certificates or death certificates for any previous marriages of either parent. Do not open this envelope. Well be in touch. Error , 300 Lenora Street #521, Links to external websites are provided as a convenience and should not be construed as an endorsement by the U.S. Department of State of the views or products contained therein. For your convenience, we recommend that you use the Consular Agencies for services if they are closer to your geographical location. If you or your petitioner has submitted documents electronically, visit https://nvc.state.gov/ceac to upload your documents. 752 0 obj <> endobj Getting Started in the Dominican Republic, The Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (Fulbright TEA), Meet the Dominican participants of the YLAI 2020-2021 Program, Gnesis, breaking barriers in the Dominican Republic, Statement by Secretary Antony J. Blinken on Dominican Independence Day, U.S. September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned The embassy has resumed in-person interviews for tourist visa applicants whose interviews were cancelled on March 13, 2020. Current Wait Time and Availability Current Appointment Wait Time in Santo Domingo Current Appointment Availability Schedule an Appointment 0000548405 00000 n July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!! 0000009288 00000 n Telephone: 809-685-1587, Servicios Mdicos Consulares Proof of parents or parents U.S. citizenship (e.g. Looks like you were working on a application just now. 0000563193 00000 n Application fees are non-refundable. There is no requirement the interview must occur during the 365-day period. 0000021777 00000 n If you plan to travel outside of the United States before your green card arrives: Please consult USCISs and CBPs websites for rules about what documents you need to re-enter the country. 0000030955 00000 n The principal applicant must enter before or at the same time as other family members with visas. 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