Quiries about CFO seminar Philippines

[HotPinay-KoolKano 10]

hi to all Pinays or any members who has a knowledge about CFO seminar in the Philippines. Is it advisable to have that seminar before ur medical exam and interview? or medical and interview first? which is better? after or before? because they also need our passport during that seminar, right? any experience to share VJ members? Thank you and God Bless.

[michaillah07 2]

hi to all Pinays or any members who has a knowledge about CFO seminar in the Philippines. Is it advisable to have that seminar before ur medical exam and interview? or medical and interview first? which is better? after or before? because they also need our passport during that seminar, right? any experience to share VJ members? Thank you and God Bless.

You can't have the seminar first because you have to have your visa before you can register for the seminar. Below is the requirement to register for CFO:

Requirements for Registration

1.Original and photocopy of 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)

You can go to http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=234&Itemid=33 for more information.

[HotPinay-KoolKano 10]

You can't have the seminar first because you have to have your visa before you can register for the seminar. Below is the requirement to register for CFO:

Requirements for Registration

1.Original and photocopy of 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)

You can go to http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=234&Itemid=33 for more information.

Thank you soo much..appreciate it..

[HotPinay-KoolKano 10]

Thank you soo much..appreciate it..

Original and photocopy of visa . does it mean i can open my visa th etime the embassy will deliver it to me sis? so that i can make a photo copy of it?

[th and jv 3]

would like to share my own experience........

i attended the seminar at the good shepherd convent......

heard from vj members that it is less of a "burden".... and i agree....

i just presented / submitted requirements MINUS my visa....

i decided to take the seminar earlier in case i will be pressed for time when the time comes......

i paid the corresponding fees for the seminar and CFO stamping same day......

when i got my visa, i had my passport stamped at the CFO manila (it was more accessible to me that time).....

.... which took few minutes only....

fyi, CFO has a satellite office inside good shepherd convent....

one can have a CFO stamped right after the seminar if already with visa.......

it doesnt matter if before or after the medical......

my residence then was 7 hours drive away from manila.......

so i took every chance i got whenever i was in the metropolis......

hope i gave some points.....

goodluck....

hi to all Pinays or any members who has a knowledge about CFO seminar in the Philippines. Is it advisable to have that seminar before ur medical exam and interview? or medical and interview first? which is better? after or before? because they also need our passport during that seminar, right? any experience to share VJ members? Thank you and God Bless.

Edited April 27, 2011 by th and jv

[marklovetina 52]

in my case went to PRISM and did my seminar before visa on hand... here are the reqs. i brought with me...

i went to PRISM to do my CFO seminar, it went good... they gave us hand outs and pay for 150 pesos for that... the seminar's fee is 250 pesos.. but goin back after i have my visa to get my cert. and sticker... sticker's fee will be 400..and these are the list of my requirements i brought with me...

1. Copy of my annulment docs. and my fiance's divorce decree

2. Few pics together

3. Docs. like BC, CENMAR, NBI- photocopy only

4. Copy of passport of my passport and copy of my petitioner's passport

5. Fee: 250- seminar; 400- sticker

6. 2x2 pic US passport size- 3 pcs.

7. 2 valid IDs

[th and jv 3]

hmmmmm.... no extra fee (hand outs) if done at the good shepherd convent.....

in my case went to PRISM and did my seminar before visa on hand... here are the reqs. i brought with me...

[doveybear2008 0]

hmmmmm.... no extra fee (hand outs) if done at the good shepherd convent.....

sis what is the address of the good shepherd convent?

[amerisian 5]

hi to all Pinays or any members who has a knowledge about CFO seminar in the Philippines. Is it advisable to have that seminar before ur medical exam and interview? or medical and interview first? which is better? after or before? because they also need our passport during that seminar, right? any experience to share VJ members? Thank you and God Bless.

Hi,

Actually, You don't be necessarily to have a a visa to attend the CFO Seminar. You can attend anytime you want. On or after the Medical Exam. But I would suggest, you better attend the seminar after your visa has been issued to save time and money for fare. Because, there is a CFO sticker that needs to stamp on your visa itself . You can attend the seminar without the visa, but they will only give you the CFO Certificate which means you need to go back at the CFO office for the sticker after you will get your visa. So, better get it at once. Besides, it is only a 1 day seminar. I guess you are from Mindanao? I took the seminar in Cebu without any problem. Check this link for a complete requirements for the seminar.

http://trifter.com/asia-pacific/philippines/how-to-get-a-cfo-certificate-in-cebu-for-filipino-spouses-and-fiancee-of-foreign-national/

God bless

[th and jv 3]

St. Mary Euphrasia Foundation Center for Overseas Workers

(SMEF-COW)

Good Shepherd Convent

1043 Aurora Blvd., Quezon City

tel : 913-6439 or 911-1814

website : www.smef-cow-phil.org

good luck

sis what is the address of the good shepherd convent?

[HotPinay-KoolKano 10]

thank you sooo much to all who replied...i really appreciate it guys...it helps a lot. God Bless...

[HotPinay-KoolKano 10]

Hi,

Actually, You don't be necessarily to have a a visa to attend the CFO Seminar. You can attend anytime you want. On or after the Medical Exam. But I would suggest, you better attend the seminar after your visa has been issued to save time and money for fare. Because, there is a CFO sticker that needs to stamp on your visa itself . You can attend the seminar without the visa, but they will only give you the CFO Certificate which means you need to go back at the CFO office for the sticker after you will get your visa. So, better get it at once. Besides, it is only a 1 day seminar. I guess you are from Mindanao? I took the seminar in Cebu without any problem. Check this link for a complete requirements for the seminar.

http://trifter.com/asia-pacific/philippines/how-to-get-a-cfo-certificate-in-cebu-for-filipino-spouses-and-fiancee-of-foreign-national/

God bless

Thank you soo much for the advice...i made up my mind to have it after i get my visa... but i will be at Manila at that time, so i will have the seminar there.. Thank you sis..

[HotPinay-KoolKano 10]

would like to share my own experience........

i attended the seminar at the good shepherd convent......

heard from vj members that it is less of a "burden".... and i agree....

i just presented / submitted requirements MINUS my visa....

i decided to take the seminar earlier in case i will be pressed for time when the time comes......

i paid the corresponding fees for the seminar and CFO stamping same day......

when i got my visa, i had my passport stamped at the CFO manila (it was more accessible to me that time).....

.... which took few minutes only....

fyi, CFO has a satellite office inside good shepherd convent....

one can have a CFO stamped right after the seminar if already with visa.......

it doesnt matter if before or after the medical......

my residence then was 7 hours drive away from manila.......

so i took every chance i got whenever i was in the metropolis......

hope i gave some points.....

goodluck....

I will have it here sis..since u gave me an idea that it is "less" a burden..i will bring all the required docs. thank you for the address sis...God Bless

[PhilAmTx 14]

You can't have the seminar first because you have to have your visa before you can register for the seminar. Below is the requirement to register for CFO:

Requirements for Registration

1.Original and photocopy of 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)

You can go to http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=234&Itemid=33 for more information.

yes we can have CFO seminar before or after VISA... i just did 2 months ago...

[michaillah07 2]

Yes you can but you still have to go back after you receive your visa which cause more expenses for others due to transport and lodging for people coming from the provinces. It's a matter of choice based on practicality.