Correct marriage documentation for a US citizen marrying a DR citizen in the DR

Hello everyone,
An American ctitzen marrying a Domincan citizen in the Dominican Republic. What documentation is needed for each person?
-who can marry them?
-what are the costs?
-After the marriagewhere should the marriage certificates be taken to in order to get them immediately registered by the embassy/government, in order to begin the K3 visa application process?

I would greatly appreciate this info. and any recommendations in this matter.

To the Dearest Hill Billy

Hello HB,

what an interesting name!!

First off I was asking for legal information regarding documentation needed for marriage, but I think that you missed that somehow.

Anywho, thank you for your suggestions regarding marrying an individual from the DR. There are concerns regarding issues of marrying an immigrant from any foreign country, and I know that Dominicans do have a reputation. I've worked with people of dominican descent for many years, and it's sad how people are stereotyped. We still live in a crazy world.........by the way are you Dominican??

You can only rain on someones parade if they allow you to do so. People who thrive on negativity try to implant poison onto others, and as I said before that poison is only effective if their minds are fertile for such.

It is important to look for red flags. You have to keep an open mind. There are people who are taken for a ride at times, and these are people who are taken for rides in any situation.

I hope that you are happy with your life, love and all relationships that surround you!!

Sincerely,
Prettyhands

To Dolores

Dolores,

Thank you for the tip!!! It is very useful!!!


Sincerely,
Pretty Hands

Thank you once again Mr. HB!!

Thank You Once again Mr. HB,

For your lovely opinion, which all that it is............JUST AN OPINION. What you are merely doing is projecting your thoughts and feelings on to everyone else hoping that they would agree with you. Telling someone that they are nuts is a pretty strong opinion for someone you don't even know, but as I said before, it's only your opinion.

It's appears that you feel compelled to purge your negativity on to others.......... If this is what drives you throughout life, than so be it. You only end up becoming toxic yourself, and for those of course that allow themselves to be poisoned by such.

If you are Dominican.........it's unfortunate, there is always one in the bunch that wants to sell out their own race/culture/community!!

If you are not Dominican than this does not apply to you, and it's amazing that someone that would have strong opinions about a race/culture that they weren't even raised in, but I guess this is what happens when we are trying to find our place in this world.


Someone always has an opinion, just like an A@#hole........we all have one.

Sincerely,
Prettyhands

Chris you stated......

"Yes, some of us have opinions. Hillbilly's 'opinions' are kinda based on facts around here. So, most of us would consider his opinions very very carefully - if he is kind enough to give his opinion and his time. We consider it of great benefit."

TO Chris, HB, Mr. Mike,
The facts that HB are stating are facts all over the world in any country!!! The mistake that's made is that he is referring to them as "Dominican" resort workers.....as opposed to.........resort worker's!! do you think that resort workers don't do this in Spain, or in St. Martin?? I live in the US and people are stereo-typed every day!! ANd the only thing that HB is doing is adding to the sickness, Yes it may be your country, but you have to stop insulting your own. You are not born or bred that way, you don't ask to be born where you are born or be of the race that you are.

I don't know if you are aware of the expression "It's not what you say....... it's how you say it" well in this case it's how it's being phrased. You really are making it worse by referring to them as "Dominican" resort workers as opposed to Resort workers!! People come to the DR feeling that they are Superior, but you are giving them reason to think so even more when you Phrase it as such!!


I don't doubt that HB's original intent was good, but, You are only adding to the poison when you phrase it as such. It is a very sensitve issue.

You may not like what I am saying, just as you tell me.........Please be wise............ with your words!!!


sincerely,
Pretty hands

Hello HB,

The insults are great.........."Im nuts"........I'm marrying a con man", Thank you, keep it coming...........it definitely represents a sign of inferiority!!


As far as Con Men are concerend I am not worried about My fiance or his family being Con people considering that they have a very reputable business. The Only
"CON PERSON HERE IS YOURSELF" trying to con people out of happiness, and being able to think for themselves.

To set the record straight Mr. HB, the issue here is not about the fact that you are trying to make people "aware " it's how it's being done stated. As I said before......there is a difference between stating "resort workers" Vs. Dominican resort workers. There is nothing worse when a race or culture is being degraded by there own.........definitely soundds like issues of Self-hatred.

Instead of putting down your own, how about investing that time and energy in writing an international Manual about "what to be aware of when you travel to resorts."

I don't doubt that your intentions were initially to help tourists by trying to make them aware, but you really should take the time to review what you are stating and how you are stating it. i am sure that there are several Domincans here in the US that are highly insulted by the way that you are phrasing your information.

Are you some kind of relationship therapist? I am asking because You are telling me that I am looking for love in addition to my fiance being a con man.


Stick to your Day JOB!!!!



Peace, love and.............

TAKE NOTES

Mr. Mike,

Thanks for your input and Amy you as well. Mr. Mike you stated that You "Realized" I have not asked for anymore information regarding documentation.......did you take into consideration, that I have gathered all of the info. that I needed? Guess what......I have!! But What you need to "realize" is that this is a very important issue, that people are looking beyond how important words play in the psyche.

Hill Billy may be a well respected professor on the History of the Dominican Republic, culture, etc. ( I am having a difficult time with the "well-respected" aspect, his maturity in his commentary seems to fall short of that) Anywho, we live in society where people are continuously sereotyped. I get the impression that none of you live the US, because if you did , you would completely understand what is being said here.

For Example, there is a huge Russian Immigrant population in NY. Working with them for several years, it's known there are a lot of marriages that are arranged thru monitary provisions..........Some Americans will accept $$$ to bring Russian immigrants into the country ( basically this can happen with any foreign country). Their reputation superceeds the dominican reputation. they are not looked down upon, people don't look at them negatively, as they do with Dominican population in NY. what's the difference? they aren't any better than anyone else.

Dominicans get a bad rep. Domincans are known as scam artists, always trying to get over, etc. It's so sad, because people should not be "stereo-typed", but they are, and HB is only confirming that rep. by how he is phrasing thins. The point that is trying to be made is HB should refer to them as "Resort Workers" vs. a "Dominican Resort Workers" , this way your culture is being negated........Comprendo? The "resort workers" are just that, the culture should not be associated with it. Not every Dominican who is a resort worker has that mentality. It should be Phrased as "Be aware of resort workers" or what ever HB's catch phrase is.

Semantics may not be a big deal in the DR, but let me tell you they are in the US, and with HB being a well- respected professor, he should completely understand what is being said here, and not take offense to it. Any reputable professor, PhD, is always open to learning, regardless of their knowledge.

It is completely understood that professor HB, is trying to get tourists to develop an awareness for what goes on in any resort/entertainment community........"don't get scammed by the Don Juans." But leave out the "Dominican"

For those that live in the DR, really can't understand what I am saying, because you are only around Dominicans' all day. It's not that you are any less intelligent than people from the US. But you can't understand the mentality of others if you ain't around them!! I work with all different races and cultures everyday and people make there negative comments..........it's disgusting. So after reading HB's comments, he really has no clue as to how he is adding to that. In your culture you all differentiate based on skin color............ Indie, Negro, blanca........... what is that about? You all come from the same place, but you still judge each other by skin color in regard to superiority. In the states Dominicans are not differentiated by skin color, by non- dominicans..you are just straight up dominicans! and a mentality is attached to that!!!!!! Whites are whites, blacks are blacks, chinese are chinese, etc.

I hope that you all get what is trying to be said here! you don't realize how easy it is to plant a negative seed.

HB, if you are reading this, It's nice to see how supportive people are of you, but I hope you get it.


Pretty Hands