Haitian Embassy Delays Spark Outcry, Calls for Dominican Republic Migration Reform

Delays in Document Processing at Haitian Embassy Spark Calls for Migration Reform in Dominican Republic Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – Haitian citizens residing in the Dominican Republic are expressing frustration over significant delays in obtaining essential personal documents from the Haitian embassy. Many report waiting months, even years, for passports and identification cards, creating significant hardship. The video report by CDN Canal 37 highlights the situation, showing long lines of people waiting outside the embassy. "I need a passport to get my immigration card," said one Haitian citizen interviewed in the video. "I've been waiting three years, and still nothing." Another interviewee echoed these sentiments, stating the delays are creating immense difficulties for those trying to live and work legally in the country. The slow processing times have prompted calls for the Dominican government to implement a new migration regularization process. Many feel the current system is inadequate and contributes to the challenges faced by Haitian immigrants. The video shows the emotional toll the delays take on individuals and families. While the embassy maintains it is providing consular services, the prolonged wait times and the resulting difficulties for Haitian citizens underscore the need for a more efficient and humane approach to immigration matters in the Dominican Republic.