Please note applicants must only schedule their interview or submit their waiver application within the 365-day period. Please be advised, some foreign nationals need a Dominican visa to enter the Dominican Republic. To avoid delaying your entry and that of those in line behind you, please bring only what is required for your interview. When you have completed the form providing all of the requested information print it out and bring it with you to your appointment together with the required supporting documents. Only being allowed to schedule VAC appointment. The new appointments will be opened two weeks in advance. All fees may be paid in either U.S. dollars or the equivalent in Dominican Pesos. 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. 0000020414 00000 n If you wish to remain on travel.state.gov, click the "cancel" message. Passport Services: 0000563860 00000 n This is the official website of the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic. hS]LTG{eqE]Y/*.j ^uj[ZW]]VE@DEK+17|j|2Mcm-UYI&3o 0a2nuH=c%^ ORRra?zMu/^?/C;~1w2kYamwhl9p1`0nawo26SRo*D>l7e]Z7MIY.%C0% ? Sending documents to the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo. Demand for tourist visas is very high, and not everyone seeking a new appointment will get one. Please note that if you are found ineligible to receive a visa, the application fee cannot be refunded. Applicants are not admitted to the Consular building until the time of their scheduled appointment. You will be promptedto choose a VAC appointment first and then the consular appointment. If you do, you will lose your status as a Lawful Permanent Resident. Please note that due to the backlog of visa appointment requests applicants should expect to experience delays in appointment availability and plan accordingly. Copy of the parents legalized Dominican, official U.S. or other marriage certificate for current marriage (if applicable). Additionally, you must schedule an appointment at the Visa Application Center (VAC) located at the Galera 360 mall in Santo Domingo to take place before your embassy visa interview. 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. - 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. 0000007875 00000 n Effective January 5, 2023 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) taken within two days of departure or proof of recovery from the virus within the last 90 days for all travelers, age two years and older, to the United States on flights originating from the Peoples Republic of China (PRC), including the Special Administrative Regions (SAR) of Hong Kong and Macau. However, such documents must be brought to the central registry office (Oficina Central del Registro Civil) at the electoral commission (Junta Central Electoral) in Santo Domingo to be legalized by verifying them against the duplicate records kept there. The National ID registration center at the Embassy will re-open for national ID Enrollment and picku-up of IDs ready for collection at the following times by appointment: Tuesdays 10:00am - 4:00pm At the same time, we will also release additional B1/B2 interview appointments beyond the two-week timeframe, as our resources permit. 0000034385 00000 n Prepare for your interview by being able to clearly and concisely describe your intentions. 0000018504 00000 n However, every two weeks you will have the opportunity to try again. You must schedule an appointment for that interview, either online using this website or through the call center. Administrative processing takes additional time after the interview. There is no guarantee that you will receive a visa. If you are married: A copy of yourmarriage certificate. divorce decree, death certificate, etc. 0000017795 00000 n The burden of proof is upon the applicant to establish a claim to U.S. citizenship. Limited routine work and student visas services have resumed. We will remember that, to you, a visa interview may be a new or intimidating experience and that you may be nervous. We will return your passport to you later via courier services only. Evidence of the relationship between the petitioner and visa applicant (such as photographs, letters, or emails). August 28: EAD/AP Combo Card Received. Select the "Reschedule Appointment" menu item on the left. The following persons may accompany a visa applicant to their interview: Attorneys are not permitted to accompany clients into the waiting room or to their interview. 0000389509 00000 n Learn more about quality higher-education opportunities in the U.S. that you will not find anywhere else in the world. For information on other immigration benefits, please visit uscis.gov . This is the official visa information website of the U.S. Mission in the Dominican Republic. 0000005772 00000 n There is no requirement the interview must occur during the 365-day period. 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. All receipts for payment of MRV fees issued before October 1, 2022, were extended until September 30, 2023, and remain valid until this date. 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. If you receive X-rays during your medical examination, carry those with you and give them to the U.S. immigration authorities. Getting a Green Card Your Form I-551 Permanent Resident Card, also known as a green card, will be automatically mailed to the address in the United States that you write in your visa application form. 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 More information about this global vaccination requirement, including details on exceptions and waivers due to humanitarian concerns, is available at Non-U.S. citizen, Non-U.S. immigrants: Air Travel to the United States | CDC. Both clinics accept walk-in customers. This is the official website of the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011! Sector Bella Vista This is the official visa information website of the U.S. Mission in the Dominican Republic. The Consular Section is located at Av. General office hours are 7:00am 4:30pm Monday Thursday, and 7:30am 11:30am on Friday. Confirmation page from the Form DS-260 Application for an Immigrant Visa you submitted online at, Original or certified copies of birth certificates for all children of the principal applicant (, Medical examination results in a sealed envelope (. Loading Click Here for LIST OF NATIONAL ID CARDS READY FOR PICKUP AS OF AUGUST 11TH 2021. 0000019753 00000 n For foreign citizens who want to live permanently in the United States. 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. 0000401672 00000 n 0000012657 00000 n Appointments are subject to cancellation for applicants who arrive more than (15) fifteen minutes after their scheduled time. Frequently Asked Questions Visas are normally available within a few days of the interview. Applicants may schedule a renewal appointment here:Renewal. 0000586102 00000 n A printer to print your appointment confirmation. Please see the embassy website for information on what services they are offering at this time and instructions on how to apply for a nonimmigrant visa. 0000140854 00000 n Applicants are responsible for monitoring the email addresses they have provided to NVC and/or the Immigrant Visa Unit for updates and scheduling purposes. Republica de Colombia #57. 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. 0000567437 00000 n Most applicants will receive only their passport and visa. When additional documents are requested, the consular officer will give you a refusal letter that asks you to submit additional documents. Additionally, you must schedule an appointment at the Visa Application Center (VAC) located at the Galera 360 mall in Santo Domingo to take place before your embassy visa interview. We will treat you as an individual and your case as unique. This is the official website of the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic. Ask our. 0000016086 00000 n 0000017920 00000 n 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. Does anyone know if the embassy in Dominican Republic is scheduling the interview on behalf of the applicant these days? Choose this option for ALL other passport servicesnot related to reporting the birth of a childbornin the Dominican Republic. Immigrant visa applicants seeking an emergency appointment can submit a request as follows: If your immigrant visa petition is currently at the National Visa Center (NVC), you must submit your request, together with supporting documentation, directly to NVC for consideration. 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. Documentary evidence of termination of any previous marriages of either parent (e.g. 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. All visitors to the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo must follow certain security procedures. 0000032615 00000 n Please note: You need to register your original NVC/KCC appointment online before you can reschedule it. However, the timing varies based on the circumstances of each case. Where to get civil Documents. 0000531807 00000 n STEP 6: SCHEDULE THE EXPEDITED INTERVIEW After cancelling the old appointment, you can schedule the new appointment on the approved expedited date. Non-resident applicants should obtain their Dominican visa prior to paying the visa application fee and scheduling an appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo. 0000021777 00000 n Travel to the United States on a temporary basis, including tourism, temporary employment, study and exchange. After closing due to a surge in Covid-19 cases. 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 Immigrant Visa Unit is interviewing all categories of immigrant visas at this time. Due to COVID-19, the use of face masks is currently required at all times on the day of your interview. You obtained a police certificate more than one year ago; and. September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent 0000025706 00000 n Santo Domingo We will use the limited time available for theinterview to get as full a picture as possible of your travel plans and intentions. 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, pleasecontact us, summarizing the nature of your emergency and providing supporting documentation. Proof of parents or parents U.S. citizenship (e.g. 0000032748 00000 n Repblica de Colombia #57, Monday through Thursday, 2:00 pm 2:30 pm. 0000034680 00000 n The Agencies tend to have shorter wait times and be less crowded. 0000013885 00000 n June 23: NOA1- Hard copy AP/EAD and AOS. Please attend a medical exam with one of these doctors before your interview. 0000017671 00000 n 0000005895 00000 n 0000015711 00000 n Posted June 14, 2021 (edited) Step 1: Register your embassy appointment and submit fingerprints at the bottom of this section it says register / hit that button best to you both Edited June 14, 2021 by JeanneAdil Posted June 14, 2021 On 6/14/2021 at 7:25 AM, JeanneAdil said: Step 1: Register your embassy appointment and submit fingerprints The consulate will see 221g applicants on a first come, first serve basis. 0000009288 00000 n Repblica de Colombia #57, in Arroyo Hondo. 0000014294 00000 n 0000029452 00000 n CDCs Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. 0000022868 00000 n 0000011378 00000 n Make your appointment early. Applicants who will follow to join the principal applicant later do not have to attend the interview scheduled by NVC. Applicants must schedule an interview appointment or submit an interview waiver application during this 365-day period. Minors, the elderly and handicapped may be accompanied by parents, guardian and/or an assistant at the discretion of consular staff. Both clinics accept walk-in customers. Attorney services are provided by independent attorneys and are subject to a separateAttorney Agreement. The Immigrant Visa Unit has resumed limited immigrant visa operations. For travel to the United States on a temporary basis, including tourism, temporary employment, study and exchange. US Embassy announces changes in appointments Santo Domingo.- The United States Embassy in the Dominican Republic announced Wednesday that appointments for immigrant visa interviews from 6 to 24 of this month are being rescheduled, due to the cut in personnel related to Covid-19. Alerts and Messages for U.S. visitors to Dominican Republic. Complete your application fully and accurately. 0000140093 00000 n Telephone: 809-685-1587, Servicios Mdicos Consulares 0000030928 00000 n 0000016371 00000 n Visit theSocial Security and Federal Benefitspage for information on how to schedule an appointment. Please make an appointment on ouronline booking system. 0000020289 00000 n . U.S. immigration law requires immigrant visa applicants to obtain certain vaccinations prior to the issuance of a visa. 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. Our working hours for specific services are listed below. Cases documentation qualified in May 2020 are being selected for interviews now. The U.S. Citizens Services (ACS) Unit is closed on all Dominican and U.S. holidays, as well as on Administrative Days. 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. ), if applicable. We will proceed according to this schedule until further notice. Any applicant with symptoms such as a cough, sore throat, or fever must reschedule their interview by following the instructions here:Reschedule. We will explain the reason for any visa denial to you. 0000564682 00000 n 0000000016 00000 n External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. 0000009788 00000 n 0000018755 00000 n 0000025393 00000 n 0000155479 00000 n 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. 0000010182 00000 n Pursuant to President Bidens proclamation, as of November 8, the Department of State can process visa applications for individuals physically present in the affected countries. 0000562140 00000 n See our Directory of Visa Categories on usvisas.state.gov to determine which visa category might be appropriate for your purpose of travel to the United States. Cell phones, cameras, laptops, recording equipment, and weapons are not allowed in the embassy. September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic U.S Embassy Av. Friday, 7:30 am 11:30 am. 0000009127 00000 n 0000025956 00000 n Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) prior to traveling to the United States. For example, if a child is born out-of-wedlock, the U.S. citizen father must provide proof of access to the mother at the probable time of conception. profile and update the document delivery location to MBE Tiradentes and Santo Domingo VAC, which are marked as free of charge.. You may only apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad for your child inSanto Domingo. More information on general medical requirements for U.S. immigrants is available here. Learn more about quality higher-education opportunities in the U.S. that you will not find anywhere else in the world. 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. 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