DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

28 companies have been penalized by the Migration Agency (DGM) for employing undocumented foreign workers, in violation of General Migration Law 285-04 and its Regulation 631-11. The DGM disclosed the information in a detailed report shared with Diario Libre, highlighting ongoing efforts to enforce immigration laws and uphold public order and national security.

To date, fines collected from sanctioned businesses amount to RD$1.5 million. However, several companies have yet to settle their penalties, with some cases still pending before the courts.

In the Dominican Republic the fines for carrying out irregularities are relatively low, motivating unscrupulous owners to go ahead and commit the violations and then just pay the fines.

Companies that have paid fines:

Mudan Confort Collection – RD$450,000Wan Xin, Importadora Sexy Leidy, Importadora C&KY, Supertienda...