Big Day

[Kip]

At Migración trying to get our paperwork pushed through the process. Pretty excited to be here....

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[Kip]

At Migración trying to get our paperwork pushed through the process. Pretty excited to be here....

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I hate the fact that I have to smile and be civil in the face of utter - *utter* - stupidity because they hold all the cards.

One of our documents, our marriage license, is 1) issued by TN, 2) Apostilled and officially sealed by TN, 3) translated and sealed by an officially designated DR govt translator, 4) legalized by the Dominican Procuraduría. Is that enough? Apparently not. They told us we have to go back to the Procuraduría and obtain the original, "official" receipt that we've paid the tax for the legalization. Without that receipt they don't count it as official. Mind you, the payment is a straight-up money grab. To legalize a document simply means you've paid them some money. They verify nothing. Literally nothing. The notary system here has no mode of verification. You pay them and they stamp that it is a legal document...which has been done, as marked by the stamp and seal from the lawyer and Procuraduría....


Yes. My crotchetiness is coming through today. I'm old. And crotchety.

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[815DC]

At Migración trying to get our paperwork pushed through the process. Pretty excited to be here....

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I hate the fact that I have to smile and be civil in the face of utter - *utter* - stupidity because they hold all the cards.

One of our documents, our marriage license, is 1) issued by TN, 2) Apostilled and officially sealed by TN, 3) translated and sealed by an officially designated DR govt translator, 4) legalized by the Dominican Procuraduría. Is that enough? Apparently not. They told us we have to go back to the Procuraduría and obtain the original, "official" receipt that we've paid the tax for the legalization. Without that receipt they don't count it as official. Mind you, the payment is a straight-up money grab. To legalize a document simply means you've paid them some money. They verify nothing. Literally nothing. The notary system here has no mode of verification. You pay them and they stamp that it is a legal document...which has been done, as marked by the stamp and seal from the lawyer and Procuraduría....


Yes. My crotchetiness is coming through today. I'm old. And crotchety.

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Maybe try Gold Bond to clear up that crochety?

[jledou]

Official document from Tennessee? How many words are mis speled?

Sorry couldn't helpyself and also can't compete with Gold Bond

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[Kip]

...... How many words are mis speled?

Sorry couldn't helpyself......

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Ummm....



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[Kip]

I can't wait for the step following this paperwork. We have to go to their doctor for physical, TB test, and blood work. Our friend just did it.

She is adopted.

When they asked about family genetic history, she said she doesn't know because she doesn't know her real parents. They said "that's OK. Do your adopted parents have any of these issues?"

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[Stewmuse]

I can't wait for the step following this paperwork. We have to go to their doctor for physical, TB test, and blood work. Our friend just did it.

She is adopted.

When they asked about family genetic history, she said she doesn't know because she doesn't know her real parents. They said "that's OK. Do your adopted parents have any of these issues?"

Yeah, cuz, you know, genetic traits are contagious.

[kurtdesign1]

I can't wait for the step following this paperwork. We have to go to their doctor for physical, TB test, and blood work. Our friend just did it.

She is adopted.

When they asked about family genetic history, she said she doesn't know because she doesn't know her real parents. They said "that's OK. Do your adopted parents have any of these issues?"

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HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! The Dominican health industry sounds marvelous!

[Kip]

Today's rant....

We're in the midst of a period of extreme heat and lack of rain, which has dropped the reservoir level very low. This means we only have water to our house 2 days a week and our cistern has been frequently run-dry since we returned from the US (we normally have water 4 days a week, and the cistern provides enough of a buffer to manage). Aside from the sheer suckage of not having water most of the time, it's frustrating that the overwhelming brunt of the problem would be gone if the municipality would make any effort whatsoever to repair the infrastructure. There are literally hundreds (if not thousands) of water lines that leak into the street all around Santiago unchecked. It's not an issue of ability or technology; it's motivation. The water folks simply ignore them because they're not accountable to anyone. There are gushing leaks that have been active whenever there's available water since before we moved down 3 years ago. The corruption here extends into all facets of government, but none more pervasive than the utilities. They're notorious for acting with utter impunity in managing their funds and resources with a total lack of accountability. They have the right politicians in their pocket, and the little guy has no voice. We're Americans, have more resources available than most people here, and can manage - but there are 100's of thousands of locals who simply must do without and have no recourse. I feel for them.

In my neighborhood, I pay a premium, flat rate for water (even when we don't have it available)...and only have it less than 1/3 of the time. That's bothersome, but I hurt for all those who don't have any other option.

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[Stewmuse]

Hey, as long as the vodka and rum hold out...

And when will you start hoarding water?