A quick update: We received our NM1 on December 28, 2014. The visa was valid for one year. During that time, DGM implemented the new practice of not renewing NM1 visas, thus forcing those persons like yours truly to seek temporary visa. This caused a statute passed by the Dirección of Impuestos to be enforced. The statute is the following (passed in August of 2014): Upon entering into the country you have 30 days to begin the temporary visa process or pay a graduated fine. Said fine becomes greater each year. For us it was a catch 22, because earlier this year this new practice was implemented. The total fine for our family of three was RD$ 22,000. Luckily, my employer is in charge of procuring our Temporary Visa, and we are not paying. But "if it ain't one thing, it's another!" My employer paid the fine and the RD$ 42,000 filing fee. We are headed to get our medical exams today. I'll keep everyone posted. FYI, we are in the country legally due to the fact that we've begun the visa process.