Travelling to Europe for Dominican citizens changes in 2024

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johne said:
I'm keeping the reason for using a lawyer a "secret". That make you feel better? BTW some people don't agree with you on the subject of "wasting" money. You still talk down to people Windy. You might have gotton new clothes while away but imo they were cut from the same ole bolt of material.
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I didn't buy a single stitch.. Still the same old same old. I tell the truth. Avoid lawyers when they are either useless or not needed.
I can see ZERO reason to use a lawyer to fill out an on line Schengen visa, but you did not respond to the question if you even checked the process.


I practice what I preech.
 
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windeguy said:
I didn't buy a single stitch.. Still the same old same old. I tell the truth. Avoid lawyers when they are either useless or not needed.
I can see ZERO reason to use a lawyer to fill out an on line Schengen visa, but you did not respond to the question if you even checked the process.


I practice what I preech.
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Your problem is you don’t know when to shut up. Say it once and that’s it. No one wants to hear you repeat yourself over and over. That’s what got you a long vacation last time.
 
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AlterEgo said:
Your problem is you don’t know when to shut up. Say it once and that’s it. No one wants to hear you repeat yourself over and over. That’s what got you a long vacation last time.
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He does obsees over topics. And his bias against Haiti is legendary. But I have not seen him troll any posters and attack them personally.
 
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AlterEgo said:
Your problem is you don’t know when to shut up. Say it once and that’s it. No one wants to hear you repeat yourself over and over. That’s what got you a long vacation last time.
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So, forum policy prevents me from responding directly to those that respond to me? Did I get that right?
 
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johne said:
Re: Immigration law. I'm not quite sure (99%) that the granting of a visa is solely based on the law. What makes you believe that? Do you think that 100% of the people that apply for visas world wide, and are rejected, were not in accordance of the laws of immigration to the country they are applying? Do you think that all rejections are based on a application on line,a personal interview? If that was the case immigration worldwide could disband their immigration departments and rely on AI. Perhaps, that's the way it should go? All that would be missing would be: Biasis the agent might have against certain countries (entering HIS country), quota numbers HE needs to have each day on the job, a bias against vacation visas for a person with very little money, (or too much money), he is grumpy today because his wife said he was an ashole and will get even with each and every female he interviews today.

Maria, I respect you opinions, but on this one I totally disagree.

P> Edited to add: The political situation between the the two countries involved and how the "agent in power" feels about that.
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Yes absolutely it is based on the law. You can read a copy of the relevant legislation for the country you are applying for. The law will say for example that a visitor must be a bona fide visitor. They must have sufficient funds to support themselves and they must intend to return to their country at the end of their visit.

The immigration lawyer I used started her application by stating that this application fully met the requirements of the Immigration Act 1983 and she is quoting the requirements of the act and drawing attention to the supportive materials and evidence provided. And then she went through line by line of the act requirements and demonstrated how the evidence submitted proved our case. And for each visa we were granted immediately. What she submitted was way way more than the basics the embassy asked for.

So in summary yes it is a law. The law provides that certain requirements must be met. The lawyers understand how to prove these requirements have been met.
 
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I also want to add that this post was about visas for Europe and seems to have been taken over by people talking about their experiences with visas for the US. Each country operates differently.

I am going to apply for a visa for my kid to visit her Spanish friend next summer. I will be using a Spanish immigration lawyer in Spain to help with the application.
 
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MariaRubia said:
I also want to add that this post was about visas for Europe and seems to have been taken over by people talking about their experiences with visas for the US. Each country operates differently.

I am going to apply for a visa for my kid to visit her Spanish friend next summer. I will be using a Spanish immigration lawyer in Spain to help with the application.
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That is the smart thing to do. Instead of paying a Dominican lawyer a Spanish one would be a lot more help................
 
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MariaRubia said:
I also want to add that this post was about visas for Europe and seems to have been taken over by people talking about their experiences with visas for the US. Each country operates differently.

I am going to apply for a visa for my kid to visit her Spanish friend next summer. I will be using a Spanish immigration lawyer in Spain to help with the application.
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That is an excellent idea. It certainly changes the playing field that we have been playing on here on DR1. As for me and the rejection we got from Spain my wife is not bothered with it as I was the one that pushed it. She actually feels bad for me. But, that's good thing in a relationship.
I'm going to wait until the new year and then decide where to go on vacation in the spring.Right now all is peace and calm and I don't want to put stress on her)(or a few months).
 
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MariaRubia said:
I also want to add that this post was about visas for Europe and seems to have been taken over by people talking about their experiences with visas for the US. Each country operates differently.

I am going to apply for a visa for my kid to visit her Spanish friend next summer. I will be using a Spanish immigration lawyer in Spain to help with the application.
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Yes that is the best way to do it.

Which reminds me I actually still have Spanish residency and some other registrations in Spain. Which was easy to do as an EU citizen. Still we have a Spanish lawyer who does an annual check if everything is up to date. It is best to use someone who knows the in’s and out’s of the local laws.

I have to say based on some people’s experiences here my view on how easy it is to come to Europe has definitely changed.
Good luck with your applications!
 
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playacaribe2 said:
FWIW, a LOI should always be submitted prior to your interview....not at the window.....it is far too late by then.

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That's true, but we didn't have one to submit. It was my wife trying to get a short term VISA
 
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That is the smart thing to do. Instead of paying a Dominican lawyer a Spanish one would be a lot more help................
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Oh gosh, I thought that was completely understood. If I wanted a US Visa I would use an attorney in the US who specialises in immigration. Similarly for any other country, you use a lawyer based in the destination country who is a specialist in immigration. I would only use a Dominican lawyer for matters to do with the Dominican Republic.
 
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windeguy said:
I am asking why any lawyer could help at all. I have looked just last week at the Schengen Visa Applicaiton process and see nowhere a lawyer could help if the person filling out the application was able to read and write.

I am looking to see any reason at all, that a lawyer could make a difference, other than costing more.
Simple question really,
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A local lawyer in the EU could be of value to the one who invites. One example..a LOI has to have certain standards and information.
 
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When a Dominican travels to Europe via SDQ-JFK-europe...where at JFK are they held for the layoff period?
In all my years using JFK I have never noticed a special area for this. What am I missing?? Or, is this not done?
 
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johne said:
When a Dominican travels to Europe via SDQ-JFK-europe...where at JFK are they held for the layoff period?
In all my years using JFK I have never noticed a special area for this. What am I missing?? Or, is this not done?
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There is none now. He must have a Visa of some kind and go through Customs like everyone else that is continuing on. So if he does not have it he can't take that route.............
 
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Fulano2 said:
A local lawyer in the EU could be of value to the one who invites. One example..a LOI has to have certain standards and information.
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And yet a lawyer said an LOI is not needed. Many people just travel and stay in hotels.

Did I miss something on that?
 
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