Everybody is different, but I have no problem at all doing as the law requires without payoffs & 5-fingered shortcuts.
I paid for VIP service for the residencia renewal as it's legally offered. I don't know if the same is legal for the DL.
It's just part of becoming a corpuscle within the Dominican Republic bloodstream.
Besides, my wife---many here know her---would NOT want me cutting corners that sharp, and her trust and my credibility in her eyes is much more important than a little time, effort, hassle & money. But opinions vary.
It's an interesting trip, for sure, and I look forward to more of the journey.
Besides, how could I complain about the gubmint corruption, favoritism and inefficiency if I'm proactively part of it.
One thing I did decide today is I won't be renewing my residencia next year. Since I'm here for better or worse, I'm going to get a spousal citizenship since the US recognizes such as a dual citizenship without penalty. It's pretty much the same paperwork with few minor exceptions (well, I have to re-Apostile everything, and now I know how.) One time, instead of three more renewals before permanent. Sra. La General is starting the process tomorrow.
I paid for VIP service for the residencia renewal as it's legally offered. I don't know if the same is legal for the DL.
It's just part of becoming a corpuscle within the Dominican Republic bloodstream.
Besides, my wife---many here know her---would NOT want me cutting corners that sharp, and her trust and my credibility in her eyes is much more important than a little time, effort, hassle & money. But opinions vary.
It's an interesting trip, for sure, and I look forward to more of the journey.
Besides, how could I complain about the gubmint corruption, favoritism and inefficiency if I'm proactively part of it.
One thing I did decide today is I won't be renewing my residencia next year. Since I'm here for better or worse, I'm going to get a spousal citizenship since the US recognizes such as a dual citizenship without penalty. It's pretty much the same paperwork with few minor exceptions (well, I have to re-Apostile everything, and now I know how.) One time, instead of three more renewals before permanent. Sra. La General is starting the process tomorrow.