Hi. From what i understand this can be a very long and expensive thing to do...you have to find out legally what is required from the United States and from the Dominican Republic. I know here in Canada it is a very difficult process and takes quite a long time. Apparently it can take months and years to receive any paper work that is filed through the Dominican Government, you must remember that there are not very good laws for the Dominican people when they are trying to pursue and fight the government in their country. I know this must sound very disappointing but here are some addresses that may be some help to you:
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DOMINICAN EMBASSY IN THE USA:
SA Embassy: Phone # (202)332-6280 1715 22nd St. NW Washington, D.C. 20008
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USA EMBASSY IN THE DOMINICAN
Calle Cesar Nicolas Penson, at Calle Leopoldo Navarro Santo Domingo Phone # (809)541-2171 Fax # (809)686-7437
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USA CONSULATE IN THE DOMINICAN
Calle Cesar Nicolas Penson, at Maximo Gomez Santo Domingo Phone # (809)221-5511 Fax # (809)686-7437
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USA CONSULATE IN THE USA:
1 Times Square Plaza Phone # (212)768-2480 11th Floor New York, NY 10036
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DOMINICAN CONSULATE PHONE #'S IN THE USA:
California (215)858-7365 or (415)982-5144 Chicago (312)235-9708 Florida (305)373-4862 Louisiana (504)522-1843 Massachusetts (617)482-8121 New York (212)768-2480 Pennsylvania (215)923-3006 or (412)363-2023 Washington, DC (202)332-6280
I have a few books with a lot of information about the Dominican, let me know if there is anything else you want and i can try to help you!
GOOD LUCK! -JENNA-