CFO REQUIREMENTS

[Since2012 28]

Hello! good day!,

do you have any idea on what requirements are needed in attending the CFO. i am scheduled on June 6. is it okay to attend without having my passport yet?

and is there any requirements for the petitioner?

thanks!

[raven52 233]

I do not know about now, but my wife had to take everything she had at the interview, and more, as there must be at least two other forms filled out, and make sure your NSO birth cert. is the orginal, as the embassy kept my wife's orginal, and we had to go get another one.,.,..,

I alos do not think you can attend without your passport, as your visa is not in it!

In Cebu, there is no schedule, it is first come first serve, my wife got there at 3:00 am to make sure she got in as they only take about 20 per day.

I am sure someone has had a more recent experience, as ours was 2013, April.

[asianculture 14]

Yes you can attend the CFO. Without your passport, I did it last Wednesday, but you have to go back for sticker when your passport is available. Carry 2 ID, cenomar, birth cert, if you are married carry your marriage cert. also bring some evidence of your ongoing relationship.

Do not forget the copy of your appointment from US embassy because it will serve as your proof that the embassy took your passport .

Print and bring your online registration form with you if you booked at CFO online.

Payment is 400 pesos.

[HunNee 15]

Requirements for Attendance to Guidance and Counseling Program

1.Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph;

2.Duly completed guidance and counseling form;

3.If married, original and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National Statistics Office, or Local Civil Registry Offices; or original and photocopy of marriage contract duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate (if married abroad)

4.Other documents as may be required by the counselors; and

5.Payment of P400.00 counseling fee.

Requirements for Registration

1.Original and photocopy of Passport;

2.Original and photocopy of visa

3.Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary for US-bound emigrants (except for K visa holders);

4.Original CFO guidance and counseling certificate;

5.Duly completed emigrant registration form; and

6.Payment of the authorized registration fee.

*** For K1 visa, I suggest you bring your original CENOMAR, and some pictures of you two together (my husband was asked for that), and make sure you know your fiancé's bio info,

especially mothers maiden name, etc.. (he was asked for that as well). My husband just brought everything LOL and he was fine ***

Good Luck!

[Since2012 28]

Thank you so much for your replies. I really appreciate it.

Where can i get the guidance and counseling form?!

[Since2012 28]

The embassy took my cenomar and birth cert. does it mean i need to request for another one?

Yes you can attend the CFO. Without your passport, I did it last Wednesday, but you have to go back for sticker when your passport is available. Carry 2 ID, cenomar, birth cert, if you are married carry your marriage cert. also bring some evidence of your ongoing relationship.

Do not forget the copy of your appointment from US embassy because it will serve as your proof that the embassy took your passport .

Print and bring your online registration form with you if you booked at CFO online.

Payment is 400 pesos.

When did you had your interview? Mine was last May 22 and i haven't got any update on ceac.

[asianculture 14]

I had my interview last Tuesday 27 of May and yes bring original copy of birth cert and Cenomar.

Per VJs you have to carry more birth cert in USA because you are going to need them there.

[Since2012 28]

I had my interview last Tuesday 27 of May and yes bring original copy of birth cert and Cenomar.

Per VJs you have to carry more birth cert in USA because you are going to need them there.

Do you have any updates on your CEAC status? Mine has no movement since the 22nd.

My fiance had the copy of my birth certificate. Do they check it once arrived at USA airport?

[asianculture 14]

And for the guidance counseling form , you have to fill out the form in CFO, they have the form and all you need is to fill out properly and understand all the questions asked. The counselor will have a 1x1 interview with you and she might ask more evidence of the relationship, then there's a group discussion too. After that you will receive your certificate at the ground floor, if the counselor is not satisfied she will ask more evidence and she might let you come back, some of the girls that I had the counseling last Wednesday, didn't receive their certificate and I don't know what is their issue.

[Since2012 28]

And for the guidance counseling form , you have to fill out the form in CFO, they have the form and all you need is to fill out properly and understand all the questions asked. The counselor will have a 1x1 interview with you and she might ask more evidence of the relationship, then there's a group discussion too. After that you will receive your certificate at the ground floor, if the counselor is not satisfied she will ask more evidence and she might let you come back, some of the girls that I had the counseling last Wednesday, didn't receive their certificate and I don't know what is their issue.

I guess I'll be waiting for my passport to be delivered. I just dont know when. HAHAHA!

My fiance just left awhile ago heading back to USA. We should have done the CFO before.

About the birth cert, will they get it once landed at the airport or will submit it for AOS?

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hello! good day!,

do you have any idea on what requirements are needed in attending the CFO. i am scheduled on June 6. is it okay to attend without having my passport yet?

and is there any requirements for the petitioner?

thanks!

It is fine to not have your passport.

Requirements? Follow my link, click on the CFO tab once there....

[HunNee 15]

When you reach your POE, you don't have anything to give to the officer except that sealed

brown envelope that the embassy will give you along with your passport. They will not get your birth certificate at the time of entry, But, you need to bring at least the NSO birth

certificate as many copies as you want, as you might need it while here in US when applying, etc, etc.. It would be a nice idea to bring it with you already, though you can order it

online when you're here in US already, but will cost you more $$$

guidance and counseling form can be filled out at CFO..

[Tahoma 2,292]

Per VJs you have to carry more birth cert in USA because you are going to need them there.

You only need one birth certificate here in the U.S.

[Tahoma 2,292]

...you need to bring at least the NSO birth certificate as many copies as you want, as you might need it while here in US when applying, etc, etc..

You only need one original birth certificate. All you will ever need to do is to submit copies, not originals.

[Hank_ 9,174]

You only need one birth certificate here in the U.S.

I know you enjoy telling folks how many copies of the BC to bring to the states, but........... ONE is a wrong answer, at least not true if you want to keep one for their own use. You need to stay a little more current on requirements of different entities, as an original BC is asked for when completing ROM. Best make notes

Procedure and Requirements:

1. Four (4) original duly accomplished Report of Marriage Contracted Abroad form signed by husband and the wife.

a. Four (4) identical colored photographs of the husband and the wife, 1.77 in x 1.37 in, plain white background, taken within six months before the date of application, (Blurred or low quality photos are not accepted).

b. One (1) original or certified true copy and four (4) photocopies of the Marriage Certificate or Contract Extended Form (Original will be returned).

c. One (1) original or certified true copy and four (4) photocopies of the Birth Certificate of the husband and the wife. The Consular Officer reserves the right to require additional proof or documents from an applicant, to prove his/her citizenship or identity pursuant to the Philippine Passport Law (R.A. 8239) and the Foreign Service Act (R.A. 7157).

d. Report of Marriage Processing Fee: US$25.00 (non-refundable, payable only in cash when personally applying, or Postal money order or cashiers' check payable to the Philippine Consulate General, when applying by mail or courier; personal check and personal money order are not accepted).

You only need one original birth certificate. All you will ever need to do is to submit copies, not originals.