Immigrant Data Summary for CFO - what is it?

[zuluweta 250]

I've been reading older VJ threads regarding the CFO requirement, and some have mentioned this so-called Immigrant Data Summary. What is this? Where can I get this? Can anyone give me a clue how to get this form? Thanks!

[Greenbaum 12,259]

sjk&cjj, on 07 Mar 2014 - 05:47 AM, said:sjk&cjj, on 07 Mar 2014 - 05:47 AM, said:

I've been reading older VJ threads regarding the CFO requirement, and some have mentioned this so-called Immigrant Data Summary. What is this? Where can I get this? Can anyone give me a clue how to get this form? Thanks!

As Filipinos going abroad (only those who are leaving the Philippine country are required to attend as it is not mandatory for those leaving from other countries) as fiancé(e)s, spouses or other partners of foreign nationals, you are required to attend the CFO's guidance and counseling session in order to secure the Guidance and Counseling Certificate (GCC) and the CFO sticker.

Follow this link for further instructions. http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1348&Itemid=918 and here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/433264-cfo-seminar-in-manila-may-30-2013/

Yes, your fiancé or spouse will need to attend the class to receive the CFO certificate and sticker prior to departure. You can take the class prior to your interview but will have to return to have the sticker placed in the passport that contains the visa. You will face getting turned away at the airport if you do not have the CFO. This is a Filipino requirement NOT a USA requirement but you will be stopped at the departing Philippine immigration desk.

Edited March 7, 2014 by Greenbaum

[zuluweta 250]

As Filipinos going abroad as fiancé(e)s, spouses or other partners of foreign nationals, you are required to attend the CFO's guidance and counseling session in order to secure the Guidance and Counseling Certificate (GCC) and the CFO sticker.

Follow this link for further instructions. http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1348&Itemid=918

Yes, your fiancé or spouse will need to attend the class to receive the CFO certificate and sticker prior to departure. You can take the class prior to your interview but will have to return to have the sticker placed in the passport that contains the visa. You will face getting turned away at the airport if you do not have the CFO. This is a Filipino requirement NOT a USA requirement but you will be stopped at the departing Philippine immigration desk.

OK, thanks! I guess K-1 visa holders are exempt from this Immigrant Data Summary form. Sorry for the bandwidth, LOL.

So over at the CFO website, there is a downloadable registration form in PDF format. Can I print this out now and fill out as much as I can? Also, after the last names of the applicant, petitioner and nearest relative in Philippines, it indicates 'Suffix'. What is that supposed to mean?

[Greenbaum 12,259]

sjk&cjj, on 07 Mar 2014 - 06:29 AM, said:

OK, thanks! I guess K-1 visa holders are exempt from this Immigrant Data Summary form. Sorry for the bandwidth, LOL.

So over at the CFO website, there is a downloadable registration form in PDF format. Can I print this out now and fill out as much as I can? Also, after the last names of the applicant, petitioner and nearest relative in Philippines, it indicates 'Suffix'. What is that supposed to mean?

Yes, download the form and complete it as best you can prior to going to CFO. It will save a little time otherwise once you are there you join the "cattle call" to get the form from them.

Suffix is a term used to distinguish persons who share the same name within a family. For the CFO form it's used when you have a similar name to your father, you can be a Jr. or a Sr. or III or IV etc. So if you are a Jr. or Sr. then you will use the suffix, if not leave it blank and move on to completing your form.

[Hank_ 9,174]

I've been reading older VJ threads regarding the CFO requirement, and some have mentioned this so-called Immigrant Data Summary. What is this? Where can I get this? Can anyone give me a clue how to get this form? Thanks!

K-1 doesn't have one, so not needed.

OK, thanks! I guess K-1 visa holders are exempt from this Immigrant Data Summary form. Sorry for the bandwidth, LOL.

So over at the CFO website, there is a downloadable registration form in PDF format. Can I print this out now and fill out as much as I can? Also, after the last names of the applicant, petitioner and nearest relative in Philippines, it indicates 'Suffix'. What is that supposed to mean?

Doesn't help much to complete that online form, they will want you to complete a different form when you arrive at CFO. I believe the online form is only good for when receiving the sticker.

Follow the flashing arrow for more details on CFO

[Jeff @ Missy 9]

They did not want the online form at all for my wife. Good idea to have it anyways, they change their requirements according to the weather. I have heard now that a K1 filer that went there and they wanted a Affidavit In Lieu of Certificate of Legal Capacity to Marry. You can only get this in the PI, go figure that one.

[zuluweta 250]

OK, so what do I need to bring to CFO aside from these documents?

1. Photocopy of USC petitioner's passport bio page

2. Original and photocopy of beneficiary's passport bio page

3. Original and photocopy of beneficiary's US visa

4. Original and photocopy of beneficiary's CENOMAR

5. Original and photocopy of beneficiary's birth certificate

6. Photocopy of USC petitioner's US birth certificate

7. Photocopy of USC petitioner's latest tax transcript (proof of being single)

8. Original and photocopy of USC petitioner's latest affidavit of intent to marry

9. 2 US visa (2"x2") photos of beneficiary

Anything else I missed?

[Hank_ 9,174]

OK, so what do I need to bring to CFO aside from these documents?

1. Photocopy of USC petitioner's passport bio page

2. Original and photocopy of beneficiary's passport bio page

3. Original and photocopy of beneficiary's US visa

4. Original and photocopy of beneficiary's CENOMAR

5. Original and photocopy of beneficiary's birth certificate

6. Photocopy of USC petitioner's US birth certificate

7. Photocopy of USC petitioner's latest tax transcript (proof of being single) MAKE SURE TO BLACK OUT VITAL DATA (SSN FOR SURE)

8. Original and photocopy of USC petitioner's latest affidavit of intent to marry not needed

9. 2 US visa (2"x2") photos of beneficiary

Anything else I missed?

Follow the flashing arrow, click the CFO tab ...

[zuluweta 250]

OK, so what do I need to bring to CFO aside from these documents?

1. Photocopy of USC petitioner's passport bio page

2. Original and photocopy of beneficiary's passport bio page

3. Original and photocopy of beneficiary's US visa

4. Original and photocopy of beneficiary's CENOMAR

5. Original and photocopy of beneficiary's birth certificate

6. Photocopy of USC petitioner's US birth certificate

7. Photocopy of USC petitioner's latest tax transcript (proof of being single)

8. Original and photocopy of USC petitioner's latest affidavit of intent to marry

9. 2 US visa (2"x2") photos of beneficiary

Anything else I missed?

Just got done with CFO, and boy, they do change their documentary requirements on a whim!

At the ground floor, I had to fill up a form which asked for exactly the same information as the so-called registration form (in PDF format) that's available for download from the CFO website. Then at the third floor (where the seminar for spouses and fiances of US citizens is held), I had to fill up a different form, which asks a lot of questions regarding the divorces of the US citizen (if divorced).

Instead of the 2x2 visa photos, I was asked to provide 3 or 4 photocopies each of the passport bio page and US visa page. So no more 2x2 photos in my case. Then after a quick Q&A regarding names and birth dates of myself and my fiancé, they took a digital photo of my face using a webcam.

I was not asked for copies of CENOMAR, birth certificates (of both), tax transcripts, affidavit of intent to marry, yellow packet. Just the beneficiary's original passport, 3-4 photocopies each of the bio page and US visa page, original secondary ID (in my case, the NBI clearance) and 1-2 photocopies of the secondary ID.

And yes, the form to be filled out at the third floor asked for the USC petitioner's mother's maiden name!

Lastly, I heard that one fiance's CFO certificate and sticker (who was in my 'class') was put on hold because the USC petitioner's divorce decree indicated mental instability as the reason for the divorce.

[Hank_ 9,174]

CFO can be too much fun for sure, it is always pot luck as to what documents they will request. Knowing your fiance's mother's maiden name is one that is always asked, sometimes they ask for a U.S. land line phone number.

Glad you got everything done without issue.

[zuluweta 250]

CFO can be too much fun for sure, it is always pot luck as to what documents they will request. Knowing your fiance's mother's maiden name is one that is always asked, sometimes they ask for a U.S. land line phone number.

Glad you got everything done without issue.

The form at the third floor of CFO asked for the petitioner's landline and cell phone number and email. For landline, I gave my fiance's Skype number and I left the cell phone number blank.