CFO Seminar Requirements--Philippines

[djbod 0]

My fiance is going to her CFO seminar next week, and she told me that I have to give her some information. What that information is has varied each time she has asked, but she has been told: birth certificate, photo of passport, mother's maiden name. I don't feel comfortable giving this information due to identity theft. Is giving this information normal, necessary, and safe?

Thanks.

[Fight for Love 98]

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/ Confirmation of Permanent Residence for Canada bound/ Certification of Eligibility (for Japan-bound);

4.Original CFO guidance and counseling certificate;

5.Duly completed emigrant registration form; and

6.Payment of the authorized registration fee.

here's the website...

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

oh no i'm not sure why she asking you for that...

they are asking for her info not yours...

Edited July 27, 2012 by takis

[TnJ 131]

My fiance is going to her CFO seminar next week, and she told me that I have to give her some information. What that information is has varied each time she has asked, but she has been told: birth certificate, photo of passport, mother's maiden name. I don't feel comfortable giving this information due to identity theft. Is giving this information normal, necessary, and safe?

Thanks.

Yes, these things are common for CFO to ask for when dealing with K-1 applicants. Photocopies of your birth certificate and passport should be fine. I don't believe they will hold on to it. They may ask her similar questions that the US CO might ask at the interview as well. I hate giving out that information to everyone as well, but they are a Filipino government agency so they are held accountable to some degree. There isn't much we can do about it as far as these requests are concerned.

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/ Confirmation of Permanent Residence for Canada bound/ Certification of Eligibility (for Japan-bound);

4.Original CFO guidance and counseling certificate;

5.Duly completed emigrant registration form; and

6.Payment of the authorized registration fee.

here's the website...

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

oh no i'm not sure why she asking you for that...

they are asking for her info not yours...

You forgot to mention the "Other supporting documents"...that is why they commonly ask of these things for K-1 applicants.

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; and

Payment of P250.00 counseling fee.

I think these lists vary because this is a two step process. One is the seminar where the certificate is granted. This can be done before the visa is in hand at anytime. The other step is getting the sticker after the visa is in hand.

Edited July 27, 2012 by ToddnJessa

[TnJ 131]

Just looking over this more. The requirements for REGISTRATION and ATTENDENCE are what slightly differ here. Here is a link to a detailed guide for Manila after NOA2: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/379807-noa-2-here-what-to-do/page__view__findpost__p__5558316 Scroll down to the part about the CFO.