Ready for CFO

[cjmc 10]

Wow !!! Good job :-) keep us in the know on how things go !!!

cjmc

[Bugs 455]

She got the certificate! And she didn't even need half the stuff that was on that list in the OP lol

[Robb&Ann 101]

congrats! glad it all went smoothly.

[Bugs 455]

congrats! glad it all went smoothly.

Thanks, and congrats on your arrival in the U.S.

Oh, and to finally answer the question, did you have to pay another fee when going back to the CFO for the sticker lol?

Edited July 24, 2013 by Leon & Mylen

[Dahlen 3]

My fiance and I are ready for the first major step in the K-1 process on her end in Philly - the dreaded CFO seminar. She will be going the last week of this month, as she will be doing this before our NOA2 to get it out of the way.

She will return there after the embassy interview with her passport, visa, copies of this form, payment receipt, and seminar completion certificate to get a sticker affixed to her passport.

Here is the single sheet guide that I made for her to bring and will go over with her in preparation for the seminar. Let me know if it looks good.

COMMISSION ON FILIPINOS OVERSEES (CFO)

1345 Ctitigold Center, President Quirino Avenue, corner South Superhighway, Manila

(632) 552-4700 local 713 to 714 and 742 to 745 Email: info@ cfo.gov.ph; mieo@cfo.gov.ph

Guidance and Counseling Session

Space is highly limited (15 per session for those immigrating to the USA), so you will need to arrive at 4:00 AM and line up at the railing to the entrance! The sessions are Monday to Friday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM and 2:00-5:00 PM.

What to bring:

1. 2 valid forms of ID containing photograph (passport, NBI, etc) - originals AND copy

2. Passport - original AND copy of bio page

2. Birth Certificate (NSO) - original AND copy

3. CENOMAR - original AND copy

4. NBI Clearance - original AND copy

5. Copy of fiance's birth certificate and passport bio page

6. Copy of fiance's proof of singleness (tax transcript and paystubs)

7. Photographs of you with fiance

8. 400 php

- Do not let them keep any of the originals. Have them see it and then keep the copy.

- It may be a good idea to bring your copy of i-129F packet as well (if you have one) in case they want anything else.

Info You Will Need To Know About Fiance

Full name and date of birth

Full MAIDEN name of mother & father

LANDLINE contact number

Address

Cell and email

Occupation & Employer

Education

- You also need to know all of the above information about yourself including zipcode.

Among the Important Info You May Learn About K-1 Immigration Process

Laws regarding visa expiration: valid for 6 months, good for 1 entry, have 90 days after arrival to marry

Travel tax/exit fee and terminal fee: 1620 php and 550 php (if not included with airline ticket payment)

Baggage allowance: check in 2 pieces of luggage weighing less than 50 lbs each, ship rest after arrival

Travel documents: passport, visa , embassy's sealed envelope, baggage declarations (filled on plane)

Customs: arrival at airport immigration, sealed envelope taken, opened, & kept, passport stamped, I-94

Get Social Security #: passport, birth certificate, visa, I-94, filled SS-5 (repeat after name change & EAD)

Register marriage: State County Recorder/Clerk and Philippine Consulate General

Philippine Consulate General contact information and other organizations that assist emigrated Filipinos

Adjustment of Status (AOS), Employment Authorization (EAD), Advanced Parole (travel): after married

Green Card: AOS application, fingerprinting, interview, 2 year conditional card, then ROC, 10 year card

United States Citizenship requirements: 3 years and after Removal of Conditions (ROC)

Dual Citizenship: apply for reacquisition of Philippine citizenship in person at Philippine Consulate

hi leon & mylen

is that okay if i dont have the birthcertificate of my fiance? i got the divorce paper and copy of his passport. do i really need his ITR? and what else do i need to bring? thank you in advance.

My fiance and I are ready for the first major step in the K-1 process on her end in Philly - the dreaded CFO seminar. She will be going the last week of this month, as she will be doing this before our NOA2 to get it out of the way.

She will return there after the embassy interview with her passport, visa, copies of this form, payment receipt, and seminar completion certificate to get a sticker affixed to her passport.

Here is the single sheet guide that I made for her to bring and will go over with her in preparation for the seminar. Let me know if it looks good.

COMMISSION ON FILIPINOS OVERSEES (CFO)

1345 Ctitigold Center, President Quirino Avenue, corner South Superhighway, Manila

(632) 552-4700 local 713 to 714 and 742 to 745 Email: info@ cfo.gov.ph; mieo@cfo.gov.ph

Guidance and Counseling Session

Space is highly limited (15 per session for those immigrating to the USA), so you will need to arrive at 4:00 AM and line up at the railing to the entrance! The sessions are Monday to Friday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM and 2:00-5:00 PM.

What to bring:

1. 2 valid forms of ID containing photograph (passport, NBI, etc) - originals AND copy

2. Passport - original AND copy of bio page

2. Birth Certificate (NSO) - original AND copy

3. CENOMAR - original AND copy

4. NBI Clearance - original AND copy

5. Copy of fiance's birth certificate and passport bio page

6. Copy of fiance's proof of singleness (tax transcript and paystubs)

7. Photographs of you with fiance

8. 400 php

- Do not let them keep any of the originals. Have them see it and then keep the copy.

- It may be a good idea to bring your copy of i-129F packet as well (if you have one) in case they want anything else.

Info You Will Need To Know About Fiance

Full name and date of birth

Full MAIDEN name of mother & father

LANDLINE contact number

Address

Cell and email

Occupation & Employer

Education

- You also need to know all of the above information about yourself including zipcode.

Among the Important Info You May Learn About K-1 Immigration Process

Laws regarding visa expiration: valid for 6 months, good for 1 entry, have 90 days after arrival to marry

Travel tax/exit fee and terminal fee: 1620 php and 550 php (if not included with airline ticket payment)

Baggage allowance: check in 2 pieces of luggage weighing less than 50 lbs each, ship rest after arrival

Travel documents: passport, visa , embassy's sealed envelope, baggage declarations (filled on plane)

Customs: arrival at airport immigration, sealed envelope taken, opened, & kept, passport stamped, I-94

Get Social Security #: passport, birth certificate, visa, I-94, filled SS-5 (repeat after name change & EAD)

Register marriage: State County Recorder/Clerk and Philippine Consulate General

Philippine Consulate General contact information and other organizations that assist emigrated Filipinos

Adjustment of Status (AOS), Employment Authorization (EAD), Advanced Parole (travel): after married

Green Card: AOS application, fingerprinting, interview, 2 year conditional card, then ROC, 10 year card

United States Citizenship requirements: 3 years and after Removal of Conditions (ROC)

Dual Citizenship: apply for reacquisition of Philippine citizenship in person at Philippine Consulate

hi leon & mylen

is that okay if i dont have the birthcertificate of my fiance? i got the divorce paper and copy of his passport. do i really need his ITR? and what else do i need to bring? thank you in advance.

[Bugs 455]

hi leon & mylen

is that okay if i dont have the birthcertificate of my fiance? i got the divorce paper and copy of his passport. do i really need his ITR? and what else do i need to bring? thank you in advance.

hi leon & mylen

is that okay if i dont have the birthcertificate of my fiance? i got the divorce paper and copy of his passport. do i really need his ITR? and what else do i need to bring? thank you in advance.

Hi Dahlen, I can't guarantee anything other than the fact that they won't ask for everything on that list. My fiance was only asked for half of it. The list was just comprehensive in terms of what has been required of various members on VJ, and even that is ever evolving lol.

It just depends on what the counselor deems necessary to be assured that your fiance is who he says he is and that his intentions with you are honest and upfront.

As long as you display confidence in this and in answering her questions, you will be asked for less in terms of documentation. So I'm guessing that, with this confidence, a passport and divorce papers of your fiance will suffice, but again I cannot guarantee that.

Of course you don't need his original, as just a copy or scanned copy will do, if that helps.

Edited July 24, 2013 by Leon & Mylen

[Hank_ 9,174]

hi leon & mylen

is that okay if i dont have the birthcertificate of my fiance? i got the divorce paper and copy of his passport. do i really need his ITR? and what else do i need to bring? thank you in advance.

hi leon & mylen

is that okay if i dont have the birthcertificate of my fiance? i got the divorce paper and copy of his passport. do i really need his ITR? and what else do i need to bring? thank you in advance.

If you have a copy of his divorce decree you are good to go, don't need to bring ITR to CFO except if never married and CFO pushes for evidence of being single (which they don't always do). CFO will more than likely ask for a copy of USC birth certificate.

There is CFO info in my link below this posting.

[DaRoq 36]

Hi Dahlen, I can't guarantee anything other than the fact that they won't ask for everything on that list. My fiance was only asked for half of it. The list was just comprehensive in terms of what has been required of various members on VJ, and even that is ever evolving lol.

It just depends on what the counselor deems necessary to be assured that your fiance is who he says he is and that his intentions with you are honest and upfront.

As long as you display confidence in this and in answering her questions, you will be asked for less in terms of documentation. So I'm guessing that, with this confidence, a passport and divorce papers of your fiance will suffice, but again I cannot guarantee that.

Of course you don't need his original, as just a copy or scanned copy will do, if that helps.

This is the most helpful assessment I've read on this topic. I wonder if taking pictures of myself in everyday situations would help show congruency with who I claim to be?

[Hank_ 9,174]

... just none on the hopper.

[DaRoq 36]

[Robb&Ann 101]

Thanks, and congrats on your arrival in the U.S.

Oh, and to finally answer the question, did you have to pay another fee when going back to the CFO for the sticker lol?

thanks. there's no additional fee for the sticker.. actually their list online is not updated. on the instruction letter for cfo that was included in the visa packet, it says P400 for the counseling and registration.. so there's no other fees.hehe

[haggarda.versoza 3]

Hello,

I am planning to attend the afternoon CFO seminar. 2-5 P.M. because I am still employed at the moment and morning conflicts my schedule. What time do you suggest for me to go there? I have always read that for mornings you should be there as early as 3 AM. Will there be a very looong line as well for afternoon schedule?? TIA!!

[Hank_ 9,174]

Those that go in the morning and don't get a morning slot are then scheduled for afternoon. Not sure there would be openings if you went in the afternoon hoping for an seat.

[Dahlen 3]

i have a question about cfo, should i call the cfo to scheule or should i go there?

[Hank_ 9,174]

CFO is first come, first served.... no reason to call.

Info in the link in my signature below this post.