IS PASSPORT NEEDED WHEN U ATTEND CFO SEMINAR??

[rk17 0]

hi peeps...

i just want to know if me and my kids needs to bring our passport to be able to attent the CFO seminar cos our passport has been forwarded to the US EMBASSY FOR OUR INTERVIEW..(im having my interview on the 27th FOR K1-K2) and i would want to do get the seminar on monday.

and does a 6 year old kid need to go too???pls share ur experiences.

Thanks

[scotty's girl 1]

It's fine to attend the seminar even without your passport, however, you will still need to go back when they deliver your visa cuz from what I know, your cfo sticker will be stamped on your passport.

I think a 6 year old kid need not attend the seminar, not sure about this though.

[sjr09 155]

For Filipinos leaving the country with an immigrant VISA

This info is from the website

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=297&Itemid=77">http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=297&Itemid=77

Requirements for Registration

1. Original passport (must be valid about six months before date of travel)
2. Original and photocopy of visa
3. One (1) 2x2 or passport-size photograph
4. One (1) valid identification card with photograph (eg., SSS ID, GSIS E-card, PRC ID, driver's license, postal ID, ARC, etc.)
5. Photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary for USA-bound emigrant (must not be detached from visa packet)
6. Original and photocopy of Confirmation of Permanent Residence for Canada-bound emigrant (must not be torn or signed before departure)
7. Photocopy of Certificate of Eligibility for Japan-bound emigrant
8. Original and photocopy of letter of approval for Work to Residence visa (for New Zealand-bound emigrants)
9. Photocopy of employment contract (for immigrant workers)
10. Duly completed registration form for Emigrants (click here) or for Immigrant Workers (click here)
11. Payment of P400.00 registration fee
12. Attendance in the PDOS, guidance counseling or peer counseling session

1. 
   For youth emigrants aged 13 to 17, the following additional documents are also required:
   
   1. Photocopy of parent's passport or valid identification card, if accompanied by parent/s during registration
   2. Letter of authorization from parent/s authorizing the guardian to register the child with CFO on their behalf (if accompanied by guardian during registration)
   3. Original and photocopy of DSWD travel clearance (click here for the new guidelines on issuance of travel clearance)

For children 12 years old and below, the following additional documents are required if the proxy is not the legal/natural/adoptive parent of the registrant.

1. Original and photocopy of one(1) of valid identification card with photograph of the proxy
2. Special Power of Attorney or notarized authorization letter from the parent/s/ or guardian/s authorizing the proxy to register the minor children (authenticated by Diplomatic Post/ notarized in country where executor is residing).

Note: After satisfactory completion of the requirements, an emigrant registration sticker is affixed to the emigrant's passport

[~Johnny~ 27]

My girl did it without her passport at PRISM and she only had her NBI card for an ID. She did after her St Luke's medical and St Luke's kept her passport. The seminar is the main thing that takes time. You get your yellow certificate when you're done and when you get your passport back,, you just take the certificate to CFO and they give you a sticker for another 400P. Good luck.

[rk17 0]

My girl did it without her passport at PRISM and she only had her NBI card for an ID. She did after her St Luke's medical and St Luke's kept her passport. The seminar is the main thing that takes time. You get your yellow certificate when you're done and when you get your passport back,, you just take the certificate to CFO and they give you a sticker for another 400P. Good luck.

THANK U SO MUCH FOR EVERYONE WHO REPLIED!I REALLY APPRECIATE IT! GOD BLESS!

Edited April 23, 2010 by rk17

[Scott and Mhay 57]

Yeah my wife did her CFO seminar at PRISM right after her interview at the embassy. It is not needed for the seminar but the registration. here is what you need for the seminar:

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, certified true copy 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 P250.00 counseling fee.

it's at the bottom of this page: http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=329&Itemid=78#First

[Fudpukker 18]

This CFO thing is really a pain in the a**, it really throws in a wrench with my plans........

[Scott and Mhay 57]

This CFO thing is really a pain in the a**, it really throws in a wrench with my plans........

It's not that bad...only a couple of hours. Mhay went back to register after she got her visa...I filled out the PDF form and she printed it and was done with the CFO registration with her sticker in less than an hour.

[Fudpukker 18]

It's not that bad...only a couple of hours. Mhay went back to register after she got her visa...I filled out the PDF form and she printed it and was done with the CFO registration with her sticker in less than an hour.

well what i meant is that my fiancee is from Leyte and instead of streamlining our plans its an extra obstacle. Oh well I guess we gotta do what we gotta do....

[Scott and Mhay 57]

just have her do what my wife did...do the seminar after the interview or even after the medical.

[~Johnny~ 27]

just have her do what my wife did...do the seminar after the interview or even after the medical.

That's what my girl did. On her 2nd day of the medical, she passed the medical had her shots in the morning and then at 1pm she did the CFO seminar. She was done with CFO at 3pm. Now when she gets her passport she just needs to get the sticker put on.