Unfortunately, we frequently find applicants who have incomplete application forms because another person filled it out for them without answering all required questions and/or omitting basic ...

When an applicant is refused under section 214B, it is not possible to reconsider or appeal this decision. However, you may reapply. If you reapply, you should submit evidence of significant changes ...

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 ...

The National Visa Center (NVC) schedules appointments and notifies applicants. But if the case is at the Embassy and the status says “Ready” at https://ceac.state.gov/, it may be that the applicants ...

Non-immigrant visa applicants typically have 365 days from the date of payment to schedule an appointment before the payment expires. Certain extensions were granted during the COVID-19 pandemic, but ...

Worldwide Caution: The Department of State advises Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution.

The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo wishes you a Happy and Prosperous New Year! If you are a U.S. citizen, or will have U.S. citizen family and friends visiting, we would like to remind you that they ...

Preparing for your immigrant visa interview? Bringing all required documents to the consulate will help ensure your application is processed as smoothly as possible. All applicants are required to ...

Event: The Emergency Operations Center (COE) of the Dominican Republic has issued a red alert for Puerto Plata province due to strong storms and heavy rains. COE has also issued a yellow alert for 12 ...

This page is intended for adults (18 years or older) who wish to apply for United States citizenship. People born abroad (outside US territory) to US parents may have acquired US citizenship at birth.

In connection with a revision of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) process methodology for determining COVID-19 Travel Health Notice (THN) levels, the Travel Advisory levels issued ...

The Department of State advises Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution. The Regional Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) of the American Embassy in Santo Domingo is responsible for providing ...