ccarabella - I Live in miami, close to the d.r consulate, yea they dont seem to know everything. but what did you do i have everything ready, what did you do to get all that did you have to go to ny or you done it in the one in miami? i am leaving to d.r in just a few days but would like to know if i can also do the process there and just send i.d's and birthday certificate to my u.s address?