Recent content by Ex-Canuck

2 quick questions: I was told that dominicans who are in the fiscal (credit bureau) are not allowed to leave the country. Does anyone know the truth behind this? Also I was told from a co-worker that owing money to a company like Orange would not put you in the fiscal? So if you owe money to...

I am living in the DR. My wife and I want to move to Canada and so are starting the paper work for Canada. I have all her papers (Passport, birth certificate, marriage license) but the part I am confused on is the medical exam. On the Canadian immigration website I have gotten conflicting info...

Sorry, not sure if this goes here. I basically have 2 questions. I have been living here for 2 years and was planning to go back to Canada for a vacation. My temp residency is expired since January. I was wondering at the airport, would the time I have overstayed be calculated since I have been...

Hi everyone, well we have been having problems lately with water (who hasn't) and I was wondering if anybody knows some phone numbers to any water supply trucks to fill up our tinaco in POP. I have tried searching but have been unsuccessful. Oh and what is the approx cost, its a med size tinaco...

Hi everyone, so I need to get my dominican drivers license as I am buying a car. The problem is it takes 45 days or so before I can get a full license. So I was wondering how long in a car does it take to drive to Haiti? My plan was that if I leave the country my Canadian license will be good or...

So I have been living in the DR for 1 yr and decided I want to take my wife and step son to Canada as there is much more opportunity there for them. My question is what is the best/easiest way for her son. Currently on the birth certificate no father is listed. She does know the father, but he...

So I wasn't sure to post here or in the legal forum, but here it goes. I got a ticket for no seatbelt today and I have to go to the police station to pay it. Apparently only the driver is required to wear one??? Does anyone know the cost, I want to know before I go. I live here, have my temp...

I live in POP and am interested in purchasing a Doberman, Rodesian Ridgeback, or maybe a Rottie to make my wife feel a little safer. I was wondering if anyone knows of any local breeders in the area, or any for sale. Adopting an older dog would also be an option. Thanks.

Hi all, as stated I have to travel for POP to Santo Domingo tommorow night to pick up my cedula/residency, and have to go to Mr Guzman's office. I am looking for an inexpensive (ie cheap) hotel preferably within walking distance. The office is on Ernesto de la Maza, south of 27 de Ferbrero ave...