Legal Resident Alien Status - Legal to Work in the DR?

voleibolchica said:

Hi there,

I'm wondering whether obtaining "legal resident alien status" in the DR makes it legal to work there? Or, do you have to obtain a separate work visa? I've been googling up a storm, but I can't seem to find it.

Oh, and I'm a US citizen. Thanks!

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I suggest you use the search function as this will awnser many of your questions.

Being a legal resident entitles you to earn local wages so you can expect to earn $300 U.S per month. There is the teacher program and you can try that ..TESOL

Being a U.S. citizen is perfect for arriving in this country as your dollars are most welcome.

All fun aside, you may want to drop the " Oh, and I'm a US citizen" routine....no one cares!

Except for those that will take your laptop and passport!

Here is a link to the benefits of obtaining residency DR1 - Legal

and here's what was posted about being taxed

aegap said:

Foreign Earned Income Exclusion


If you are a U.S. citizen or a resident alien of the United States and you live abroad, you are taxed on your worldwide income. However, you may qualify to exclude from income up to $82,400 of your foreign earnings. In addition, you can exclude or deduct certain foreign housing amounts
IRS.GOV - Foreign Earned Income Exclusion

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You may want to check out this thread http://www.dr1.com/forums/legal/66314-us-taxes-dr-confused.html