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Originally Posted by jean2006
I am trying to do the same thing. The Banco Popular does sell visa applications for the United States I believe for 3400 pesos, which is about $106.00 US. I don't know if this is an advantage or not. From the little bit of research I have done, I understand that what we are told here in North America about bringing someone to our country on a visitor visa is not necessarily the positive experience and proceedure for the person we are inviting. I also have to send a letter of invitation. I understand that any errors in the papers can make for a lengthy delay in the process. It is not easy for someone who does not live in Santo Domingo to get there and wait in lines to have their application looked at. I'm not sure what the proceedure is to streamline this process or if there is a service offered so that the person being invited can ensure all papers are in order before heading to the Embassy in Santo Domingo. If there is, I would sure like to get in on it. I did speak to a lawyer here in Canada who said that the chance of someone coming to Canada on a visitor visa would be less than 50%. That's a little discouraging, knowing that I am spending this money and doing the work for a likely rejection. Sounds like we are in the same boat and any information we can share would be great.
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I don;t think your terminology that Banco Popular is selling visa applications is correct. I believe they are collecting the application fee for the US government and issuing you a PIN number so that you can access the system and secure an interview.