PRISM or St.Mary's?

[VJ-MilesAway 0]

Please I need help from everyone who took their guidance and counseling already,

I want to know which is best PRISM or St.Mary's?

and how much do we pay for everything there?

Thank you..

[brian_n_phuong 193]

[bigdog 376]

I see at lot go to St Marys, look at the threads. Philippines different slant to this program.

[brian_n_phuong 193]

I see at lot go to St Marys, look at the threads. Philippines different slant to this program.

Dog, seriously, what is this ? Marital pre-counseling? or the Health Check?

Edited January 5, 2012 by brian_n_phuong

[F & J 21]

Please I need help from everyone who took their guidance and counseling already,

I want to know which is best PRISM or St.Mary's?

and how much do we pay for everything there?

Thank you..

If I remember correctly, I went to St. Mary's because it was closer to where I lived - is it the one in Quezon City?

[Wally G! 58]

St. Mary Euphrasia Foundation - Center for Overseas Workers.

CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) Information.

CFO Seminar is a 1 day seminar and process.

She will need to register for her seminar.

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1348%3Afiancee-spouses-and-other-partners-of-foreign-nationals&catid=140&Itemid=813

CFO is to inform fipinos about the country they are traveling to. The Good, Bad and Ugly. They will ask her some questions and issue her CFO sticker and seminar certificate.

Requirements for Registration:

Original and photocopy of Passport;

Original and photocopy of visa;

Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary for US bound/ Confirmation of Permanent Residence for Canada bound/ Certification of Eligibility (for Japan-bound);

Original CFO guidance and counseling certificate;

Duly completed emigrant registration form; and

Payment of the authorized registration fee.

Requirements for Attendance to Guidance and Counseling Program

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1348%3Afiancee-spouses-and-other-partners-of-foreign-nationals&catid=140&Itemid=813

Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph; (Postal ID, NBI Clearance, Passport w/ Visa)

Duly completed guidance and counseling form;

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/pdf/downloadable%20forms/overseasbasedemigrantform.pdf

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)

Other documents as may be required by the counselors; and

Payment of P250.00 counseling fee.

If you fiancee is under 25 yrs. She will need a written consent letter from her parents or a parent will need to be there with her to give consent of there child's marriage.

> If you are between the ages of 21-24, CFO may require you to submit a letter of parental advice to marry.

> If you are between the ages of 18-20, CFO may require you to submit a letter of parental consent to marry.

Here's why you didn't see anything on the CFO website about those requirements:

The following is from the CFO website:

Requirements for Attendance to Guidance and Counseling Program

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

Duly completed guidance and counseling form;

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)

Other documents as may be required by the counselors <-----------------------------

Payment of P250.00 counseling fee.

CFO link.

The following forms may come in handy:

Sworn statement that advice of parents or guardian has been asked. (for those who are 21-24 years old)

Consent to marriage of a person under age. (for those who are 18-20 years old)

Marriage applicants who are age 18 to 21 must have parental consent in writing, those age 21 to 25 must have written parental advice (a written indication that the parents are aware of the couple's intent to marry). The revised Family Code of the Philippines, which took effect on August 4, 1988, prohibits marriage for individuals below the age of 18.

U.S. Department of State link.

The quote above is from the section where they are talking about getting married in the Philippines. However, the CFO has been known to require parental advice or parental consent from K-1ers.

It's all on the Consular's discretion whether they require consent from a parent or guardian.

SMEF-Center for Overseas Workers

Good Shepherd Convent

1043 Aurora Boulevard

Quezon City 1108

Philippines

http://www.smef-cow-phil.org/

Once CFO seminar is completed, you’re done. Book the Flight!!

You will need to pay a NAIA International Departure Fee: PHP 750 mandatory at NAIA.

Good Luck and God bless!!!

[th and jv 3]

... suggest St. Mary's ...

... lesser people, lesser problem...

[Tahoma 2,292]

PRISM is just easy.

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

*** Moving from K1 to Philippines regional forum as country specific *****

[rehtse 1]

Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary for US bound

where can i get this?

[VJ-MilesAway 0]

thank you so much guys for the replies, and for those who give detailed information:)

Good Luck everyone!

[Hank_ 9,174]

Dog, seriously, what is this ? Marital pre-counseling? or the Health Check?

Edited January 5, 2012 by Hank_Amy

[brian_n_phuong 193]

This post was originally placed in the general K-1 forum vs the Philippines forum ( I asked that it be moved, and its now in the correct forum).

If I had posed the question: "I want to know which is best Cho Ray or IOM", would that make any sense to anyone applying for K-1/CR-1 outside of Viet Nam?

The post was completely non-sensical to anyone applying for a k-1 outside of the Phillipines, and my question was valid.

Stop trolling.

[~happyndinlove~ 540]

Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary for US bound

where can i get this?

K-1 visa holders do not get IDS (Immigration Data Summary). IDS is for CR-1/IR-1.

[TiklingGuy 211]

Monreal thought the one in Pasay City was better. She went to both to check it out. Pasay City required less documents. I think that one is PRISM.