US citizen moving to DR for 1 yr. Where do I start?

[NYC2DR]

Hello,

I am moving to the DR in January 2010. Currently, I'm in corporate american, so recruiters are looking for positions in research for me. However, since I know I'm moving there I am saving and can survive the one yr. Especially since I'll be living with a host family.

My question is when and where do I begin my process as far as a VISA? Do I just simply come to DR and strt the paperwork or is there somethign I need to do now since I know when I'm moving there?

Please let me know. This is all new to me and the VISA/PASSPORT websites are vague about 1 yr living experiences. They mention 2 months or forever.

Thanks,
NYC2DR

[Conchman]

when you say visa you mean your residency I suppose?

Americans do not need a visa to travel to the DR. You can move here and start your residency papers. This will cost a few bucks, use the search function here.

what kind of recruiters are working for you, not sure what kind of research you will be able to do here. Do you speak Spanish?

[windeguy]

I have seen others post about getting a work visa here in the DR, but few of us have familiarity with that process. It sounds like going through the residency process just to live here for only one year, while possible, could be overkill. Perhaps a work visa is more appropriate if you can go that route.

Do you have any idea how difficult it is to find a job here and that the pay for any kind of job is a fraction of what you would normally make in the US?

What is the "research" job you and your recruiters are looking for?

[NYC2DR]

Originally Posted by Conchman

when you say visa you mean your residency I suppose?

Americans do not need a visa to travel to the DR. You can move here and start your residency papers. This will cost a few bucks, use the search function here.

what kind of recruiters are working for you, not sure what kind of research you will be able to do here. Do you speak Spanish?

I am basically asking if I come to live there for a year will I be illegal after a few months or is one year considered a long vacation. A long visit? What paperwork do I need to complete to be legal for my one year stay?

[NYC2DR]

Originally Posted by windeguy

I have seen others post about getting a work visa here in the DR, but few of us have familiarity with that process. It sounds like going through the residency process just to live here for only one year, while possible, could be overkill. Perhaps a work visa is more appropriate if you can go that route.

Do you have any idea how difficult it is to find a job here and that the pay for any kind of job is a fraction of what you would normally make in the US?

What is the "research" job you and your recruiters are looking for?

I'm am learning more each day how hard it is to fnd a job there. Yes, I am aware that the money will probably be a small fraction of what I'm used to. The recruters I'm working with are helping me to be a liaison between Clinical Trials that are apart of ongoing research in the DR and companies like the Center for Disease Control and the National Institute of Health here in the US. Cancer studies and vaccine/epidemiology studies are my focus.

I'm seeing now that the best plan is to save as much as possible before I come and live off of that. I'm living with a host family, so I won't have the need to pay a set rent. If I find an opportunity to work I will, but I'm not clear about any paperwork involved with me living there for a year and that is the source of my post.

[rockero]

HI NYC I Finally responded to your two messages from awhile back. Did you get them? I Checked in my sent message box and it shows nothing. I sent you my msn too,,Respond n this when you can.

[DOMINCAN JOE]

Could you just pay the overstay tax ?

Originally Posted by Tamborista

UPDATED!

30 days - 3 months RD$800
3 months - 9 months RD$1,000
9 months - one year RD$2,500

1 year - 1.5 years RD$4,000
1.5 years - 2 years RD$5,000
2 years - 2.5 years RD$6,500

2.5 years - 3 years RD$9,000
3 years - 5 years RD$14,000
5 years on $RD17,000

[Kryptinite]

I want to move to DR. I am us citizen with passport. I have a couple of questions? First i have an open court date, it is a class a mis, prob get like 1-2 year in jail. i am retired from military, so dont need a job in DR. Will i be sent back to US if i am for any reason to be stopped in DR? Also is there a statue of limitations on not going to court? My thoughts are 30 years in DR are better then 2 in jail. dont need to be told i am a scum bag for wanting to run, i feel bad enough for wanting to leave the country i served for 30 years! any positive feed back or advise is welcome

[PICHARDO]

Originally Posted by Kryptinite

I want to move to DR. I am us citizen with passport. I have a couple of questions? First i have an open court date, it is a class a mis, prob get like 1-2 year in jail. i am retired from military, so dont need a job in DR. Will i be sent back to US if i am for any reason to be stopped in DR? Also is there a statue of limitations on not going to court? My thoughts are 30 years in DR are better then 2 in jail. dont need to be told i am a scum bag for wanting to run, i feel bad enough for wanting to leave the country i served for 30 years! any positive feed back or advise is welcome

A class "A" misdemeanor will not be cause for you to be deported, as only felonies and above cases are shared via INTERPOL. The question on statute of limitations depends on your state's criminal code.

Without judging you, I would say that all our problems are best faced head on than later down the road without a notice.

Being that you'll have an outstanding court warrant, given your intent to run away from your court date; getting a DR residency will be out of the question! This becoming your first roadblock to obtaining a "normal" life while in the DR.

The only thing you'll have to face taking that road in the DR will have to depart and re-enter the country to and from another non-US country. That will allow you to drive legally in the DR for periods of time.

If you ever become involved in a legal or Police matter in the DR, think like a brawl or legal dispute, your past will create major problems for you!

If you live a straight "trouble" free life in the DR is doable...

You need to think this one hard and very carefully...

Running away from responsibilities that can affect your life long term, is never the best of choices...

[Fuku]

Originally Posted by Kryptinite

I want to move to DR. I am us citizen with passport. I have a couple of questions? First i have an open court date, it is a class a mis, prob get like 1-2 year in jail. i am retired from military, so dont need a job in DR. Will i be sent back to US if i am for any reason to be stopped in DR? Also is there a statue of limitations on not going to court? My thoughts are 30 years in DR are better then 2 in jail. dont need to be told i am a scum bag for wanting to run, i feel bad enough for wanting to leave the country i served for 30 years! any positive feed back or advise is welcome

They don't even deport murderers. Just bring lots of money.