Hello Everyone,
I would like some advice/help based on your profession or personal experiences with getting a permanent residency.
Firstly, This is where I am at in the process. I am married to a Dominican who already has Dual Citizenship between the US and DR. I plan on dropping off my application for a Residency Visa at a Dominican Consulate in the US in January (I already have or will have everything I need for this, marriage cert, birth cert, etc., all with apostilles). However, since I work out of the country (I don't work in the US or DR), I will need to return to pickup my Residency Visa a couple of months later (I have two passports, one will stay with the DR consulate for the Visa).
Secondly, when I return to get my Visa, I will travel right away to the DR (you have 60 days I believe for a one time entry?). I will then apply for Permanent Residency right away. The justification for a Permanent Residency is I will be qualified for a Special Investors Residency.
Lastly, this brings me to my questions.
1. How long does the process take after I turn in my Residency Visa, to get my Residency Card?
2. Do I have to stay in DR for that entire process or can I still travel back and forth with my Passport (Visa is supposedly good for a one time entry, but I hear conflicting stories stating that I don't need to stay in country after I started the residency process as long as I am there for any necessary appointments)?
3. What is the estimated cost of hiring a lawyer to handle the process for me?
I know there is some info on the forums already, but my situation seems to be more unique. So in order to properly plan a schedule, I would appreciate all advice. Thank you in advance.
Respectfully,
Sua Sponte
I would like some advice/help based on your profession or personal experiences with getting a permanent residency.
Firstly, This is where I am at in the process. I am married to a Dominican who already has Dual Citizenship between the US and DR. I plan on dropping off my application for a Residency Visa at a Dominican Consulate in the US in January (I already have or will have everything I need for this, marriage cert, birth cert, etc., all with apostilles). However, since I work out of the country (I don't work in the US or DR), I will need to return to pickup my Residency Visa a couple of months later (I have two passports, one will stay with the DR consulate for the Visa).
Secondly, when I return to get my Visa, I will travel right away to the DR (you have 60 days I believe for a one time entry?). I will then apply for Permanent Residency right away. The justification for a Permanent Residency is I will be qualified for a Special Investors Residency.
Lastly, this brings me to my questions.
1. How long does the process take after I turn in my Residency Visa, to get my Residency Card?
2. Do I have to stay in DR for that entire process or can I still travel back and forth with my Passport (Visa is supposedly good for a one time entry, but I hear conflicting stories stating that I don't need to stay in country after I started the residency process as long as I am there for any necessary appointments)?
3. What is the estimated cost of hiring a lawyer to handle the process for me?
I know there is some info on the forums already, but my situation seems to be more unique. So in order to properly plan a schedule, I would appreciate all advice. Thank you in advance.
Respectfully,
Sua Sponte