I want to be able to travel between the U.S. and D.R. and stay as long as I want in either now, and when I retire within the next 5 years. I have new family in D.R. and a place to stay. 1. Do I need to establish residency in DR for extended periods? and 2. What is the process to begin applying for residency from the Los Angeles area? Your experiences and advice is greatly appreciated.