Santo Domingo.- Patricia Aguilera, charge d’affaires of the United States Embassy in the Dominican Republic, expressed optimism about the business environment in the country, emphasizing its growth potential.
Speaking at the traditional Thanksgiving lunch of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic (Amchamdr), Aguilera highlighted the shared commitment between the two countries to foster innovation, drive economic growth and create mutually beneficial partnerships.
Aguilera also mentioned the Embassy’s impressive achievements in visa processing.
He noted that the Embassy team is on track to process more than 210,000 non-immigrant visas this year, surpassing the number processed in 2019.
Additionally, he revealed plans to process more than 65,000 immigrant visas to the United States from Santo Domingo, marking the highest figure.
An important advance that Aguilera highlighted is the implementation of the Global Entry program in the Dominican Republic.
This initiative allows Dominican citizens with visas to apply online for entry and use the inspection kiosks at airports in the United States, facilitating a faster and more efficient entry process by avoiding long lines.
Edwin De los Santos, president of Amchamdr, also spoke at the event, highlighting the strong alliance between the United States Embassy and the American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic.
He recognized the important role of the United States Embassy in promoting the economic and commercial development of both nations and the region.
De los Santos highlighted the current state of the bilateral relationship as one of the best moments, characterized by cooperation and mutual commitment that translate into opportunities.