If all goes well it might take 9 months to a year to complete the process to Canada. Since you are living together now that will be easier to explain a "real relationship" to immigration Canada.
I have no idea how you will get to France on option no. 2 unless you already have a visa to live in France. Seems like a twisted route to me but I could be wrong.
Best thing would be to call the office in Santo Domingo and pick up an application and ask them questions.
Good luck