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CFO. Do I still need a DSWD clearance if i'm not a minor anymore?

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Good day guys! biggrin.png Just asking for your opinion about the PDOS (Pre-Departure Registration and Orientation Seminars) in the Philippines because there's a bit confusing part regarding their requirements for minors.

On this page titled (Pre-Departure Registration and Orientation Seminars) - http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1378%3Apre-departure-registration-and-orientation-seminars&catid=145%3Aintegration-and-reintegration&Itemid=833

It says that

Those who are 12 years old and below are exempted from attending the PDOS. They must, however, be registered, even if by proxy. Children of emigrants, aged 13 to 19, are required to attend the Peer Counseling Program to help facilitate their adjustment to a new environment.

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)

However......................................................................

On this page titled - For Filipinos leaving the country with immigrant VISA (Online Pre-registration) - www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1378%3Apre-departure-registration-and-orientation-seminars&catid=145%3Aintegration-and-reintegration&Itemid=833

As a Filipino emigrant, or those who have been granted an immigrant-class visa, you are required by the Philippine Government by virtue of Article 19 of Presidential Decree No. 442, to register with the Commission on Filipinos Overseas before leaving the country to settle in a foreign land. An emigrant who has properly registered with the commission will have in his passport the CFO sticker which will be inspected by the Bureau of Immigration upon departure.

Registration to the CFO requires the emigrant to present originals and photocopies of relevant documents, for Emigrants / Immigrant Workers Online Pre-registration (click here), attend the Pre-departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) or the Peer Counseling Seminar, and pay the authorized registration fee. The PDOS is a brief, two-hour seminar on settlement issues and concerns such as finding employment, rights and obligations of immigrants as well as policies and procedures on how to secure foreign citizenship. The Peer Counseling Seminar is a special session for those with ages 13 to 19 years, which aims to prepare them emotionally for the adjustments they will have to take.

For youth emigrants aged 13 to 19, 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)

What do you think guys do I still need to issue a travel clearance even if I'm not a minor anymore?

Maraming salamat in advance. yes.gifbiggrin.png

PD: October 27, 2010.

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