Concerning the regularization of foreigners, we are having the following problem with providing help to Haitians. The Dominican Republic has waived the fees charged for residence applications. BUT the Haitian government has the following costs for documents. Which in fact most Haitians in the country cannot afford. These prices are in US dollars.
We cannot provide residency without these documents.
http://www.almomento.net/articulo/164760/Haitianos-se-quejan-cobros-embajada
SANTO DOMINGO -. Haitians in Dominican Republic complain that its embassy in this country requires them $ 80 for the renewal of a passport, to receive in three months, $ 100 if they wish in particular delivery month, and $ 50 the birth certificate.
Also criticized its diplomatic representation has not created an information service, as only the secretary offered them information on the side of the embassy.
It was learned unofficially that Haitians in Dominican Republic awaiting a decree that would give its Haitian President Michael Joseph Martelly, according to the forward, pay $ 50 for the issuance of the passport and birth certificate.
SANTO DOMINGO.- Los haitianos en República Dominicana se quejan de que su embajada en este país les exige US$80 por la renovación de un pasaporte, para recibirlo en tres meses, US$100 si lo desean en entrega especial de un mes, y US$50 por la certificación de nacimiento.
Criticaron, además, que su representación diplomática no haya creado un servicio de información, ya que solo la secretaria les ofrecía datos por el lado de la embajada.
Se supo de manera extraoficial que los haitianos en República Dominicana esperan un decreto que habría de emitir su presidente haitiano, Michael Joseph Martelly, con el que según adelantaron, pagarían 50 dólares por la emisión del pasaporte y el acta de nacimiento.