CFO Interview Experience (Manila, September 2013)

[Freelibrary 9]

I had my CFO interview in Manila on September 2, 2013. As expected, when I came at CFO building about 6:30am there were already alot of people on the line (maybe about 30). Make sure that you queue on the right queue for Fiance & Spouse which is at the RAMP!CFO, started to let the people in around 7am. You will be asked for 2 valid ID's and its photocopy. You will be given a form that you have to fill up, an ID (F and and pink color for fiancee)in exchange for one of your ID that you will leave on the guard and you will be told either where to go (if you were one of the first 15 applicants) or what time to be back (for those who are scheduled for the afternoon session). In my case, I was scheduled on the afternoon session and was asked to be back at 10am. They have a waiting area but me and my friends whom I just met there decided to take our breakfast at Jollibee near the CFO building.

We came back at CFO around 9:30am, I read on VJ that it is better to walk on the stairs than wait for the elevator which is truly the best! I happened to be the first one in the line on the registration! I was asked to subit the copy of my passport biopage and visa and theyhad given me another form to fill up. Picture will be taken here as well. After I flled up the form I came back at the reception to submit it and I was asked some questions... make sure you know your fiance's birthday ( i have heard one who doesnt know her fiance's birthday and was asked to know the information before proceeding on the registration), middle name and mother's maiden name. After submitting the forms you will be asked to go back at 1:30pm for your 2pm schedule (one on one interview and seminar.)

We went back before 1:30pm and were ushered to the "USA" room... we waited a few minutes here until the CFO interviewer called my name for a one on one interview ( I am the first one since I am the first one who register). The Interviewer asked me questions (not some but plenty of questions )... name of the fiance, birthday, where he was born (my fiance is fil-am), when did he arrived in the US, how did he got his citizenship, how is my relationship with my fiances parents (here, I said "we are ok" but the intrviewer will ask you "how ok" and "what is ok"... you have to tell stories), did your fiance met your family, how many time did he visted you here in the philippines....anyway, you can answer all just relax! the interviewer is nice and friendly... ! I was also asked about, "what if you encounterd problems in the US?" well... i answered "hmmm... what kind of problem? legal or personal?", she laughed at me... but then I answered, "if it is legal, we always have the Phil. Embassy for that and if it is personal, settle it with family and if there's no solution, we always have the Philippines! we go back home! (i dont know if this is a correct one but she accepted anyway )

During the seminar, you were just grouped to answer some questions and after that discussed. it's all helpful... just enjoy! I think we were finished around 5:10pm... then, we went down at the first floor to pay and claim our passport with CFO sticker and certificate!

Reminder to those whom their fiance's have been divorced... be ready that you will be asked about it... so better know things regarding your fiance's divorce...

You will be put on hold if your papers and other informations are incomplete.

Bring 2x2 picture and proof of relationship; i.e. pictures, letters/emails, chatlogs...

All in all, the hard thing about CFO is the waiting time... questions that you might be asked depends on your case but then you can answer all as long as you know your fiance and everything about him/her!

[joans0421 0]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

Need to have this certificate when I go home.... Congrats too!

Thanks for sharing your experience!

Need to have this certificate when I go home.... Congrats too!

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

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[MJandJON 1]

I had my CFO interview in Manila on September 2, 2013. As expected, when I came at CFO building about 6:30am there were already alot of people on the line (maybe about 30). Make sure that you queue on the right queue for Fiance & Spouse which is at the RAMP!CFO, started to let the people in around 7am. You will be asked for 2 valid ID's and its photocopy. You will be given a form that you have to fill up, an ID (F and and pink color for fiancee)in exchange for one of your ID that you will leave on the guard and you will be told either where to go (if you were one of the first 15 applicants) or what time to be back (for those who are scheduled for the afternoon session). In my case, I was scheduled on the afternoon session and was asked to be back at 10am. They have a waiting area but me and my friends whom I just met there decided to take our breakfast at Jollibee near the CFO building.

We came back at CFO around 9:30am, I read on VJ that it is better to walk on the stairs than wait for the elevator which is truly the best! I happened to be the first one in the line on the registration! I was asked to subit the copy of my passport biopage and visa and theyhad given me another form to fill up. Picture will be taken here as well. After I flled up the form I came back at the reception to submit it and I was asked some questions... make sure you know your fiance's birthday ( i have heard one who doesnt know her fiance's birthday and was asked to know the information before proceeding on the registration), middle name and mother's maiden name. After submitting the forms you will be asked to go back at 1:30pm for your 2pm schedule (one on one interview and seminar.)

We went back before 1:30pm and were ushered to the "USA" room... we waited a few minutes here until the CFO interviewer called my name for a one on one interview ( I am the first one since I am the first one who register). The Interviewer asked me questions (not some but plenty of questions )... name of the fiance, birthday, where he was born (my fiance is fil-am), when did he arrived in the US, how did he got his citizenship, how is my relationship with my fiances parents (here, I said "we are ok" but the intrviewer will ask you "how ok" and "what is ok"... you have to tell stories), did your fiance met your family, how many time did he visted you here in the philippines....anyway, you can answer all just relax! the interviewer is nice and friendly... ! I was also asked about, "what if you encounterd problems in the US?" well... i answered "hmmm... what kind of problem? legal or personal?", she laughed at me... but then I answered, "if it is legal, we always have the Phil. Embassy for that and if it is personal, settle it with family and if there's no solution, we always have the Philippines! we go back home! (i dont know if this is a correct one but she accepted anyway )

During the seminar, you were just grouped to answer some questions and after that discussed. it's all helpful... just enjoy! I think we were finished around 5:10pm... then, we went down at the first floor to pay and claim our passport with CFO sticker and certificate!

Reminder to those whom their fiance's have been divorced... be ready that you will be asked about it... so better know things regarding your fiance's divorce...

You will be put on hold if your papers and other informations are incomplete.

Bring 2x2 picture and proof of relationship; i.e. pictures, letters/emails, chatlogs...

All in all, the hard thing about CFO is the waiting time... questions that you might be asked depends on your case but then you can answer all as long as you know your fiance and everything about him/her!

Do you mind if i asked how old are you? Im 23, and as i have been reading recent cfo reviews, i have not heard of the parental consent or advise. Did you know someone that was asked for this?

[Freelibrary 9]

Do you mind if i asked how old are you? Im 23, and as i have been reading recent cfo reviews, i have not heard of the parental consent or advise. Did you know someone that was asked for this?

Hmmm... I haven't heard either about parental consent... But as they say, it will not hurt u if u bring one.... oh! I have heard someone in my group which is 19 yrs old that was put on hold... I dont know if it regards with parental consent or something... But ur 23....

[Hank_ 9,174]

Do you mind if i asked how old are you? Im 23, and as i have been reading recent cfo reviews, i have not heard of the parental consent or advise. Did you know someone that was asked for this?

Info on parental consent is in my link under CFO

[Mike&Janssel 2]

Do you mind if i asked how old are you? Im 23, and as i have been reading recent cfo reviews, i have not heard of the parental consent or advise. Did you know someone that was asked for this?

I am 23 too and did my CFO yesterday. The counselor didn't ask for anything regarding my age nor any parental advice but I brought one. Just be mature in answering question and age might not be a problem.

[Missy Crissy 5]

I had my CFO interview in Manila on September 2, 2013. As expected, when I came at CFO building about 6:30am there were already alot of people on the line (maybe about 30). Make sure that you queue on the right queue for Fiance & Spouse which is at the RAMP!CFO, started to let the people in around 7am. You will be asked for 2 valid ID's and its photocopy. You will be given a form that you have to fill up, an ID (F and and pink color for fiancee)in exchange for one of your ID that you will leave on the guard and you will be told either where to go (if you were one of the first 15 applicants) or what time to be back (for those who are scheduled for the afternoon session). In my case, I was scheduled on the afternoon session and was asked to be back at 10am. They have a waiting area but me and my friends whom I just met there decided to take our breakfast at Jollibee near the CFO building.

We came back at CFO around 9:30am, I read on VJ that it is better to walk on the stairs than wait for the elevator which is truly the best! I happened to be the first one in the line on the registration! I was asked to subit the copy of my passport biopage and visa and theyhad given me another form to fill up. Picture will be taken here as well. After I flled up the form I came back at the reception to submit it and I was asked some questions... make sure you know your fiance's birthday ( i have heard one who doesnt know her fiance's birthday and was asked to know the information before proceeding on the registration), middle name and mother's maiden name. After submitting the forms you will be asked to go back at 1:30pm for your 2pm schedule (one on one interview and seminar.)

We went back before 1:30pm and were ushered to the "USA" room... we waited a few minutes here until the CFO interviewer called my name for a one on one interview ( I am the first one since I am the first one who register). The Interviewer asked me questions (not some but plenty of questions )... name of the fiance, birthday, where he was born (my fiance is fil-am), when did he arrived in the US, how did he got his citizenship, how is my relationship with my fiances parents (here, I said "we are ok" but the intrviewer will ask you "how ok" and "what is ok"... you have to tell stories), did your fiance met your family, how many time did he visted you here in the philippines....anyway, you can answer all just relax! the interviewer is nice and friendly... ! I was also asked about, "what if you encounterd problems in the US?" well... i answered "hmmm... what kind of problem? legal or personal?", she laughed at me... but then I answered, "if it is legal, we always have the Phil. Embassy for that and if it is personal, settle it with family and if there's no solution, we always have the Philippines! we go back home! (i dont know if this is a correct one but she accepted anyway )

During the seminar, you were just grouped to answer some questions and after that discussed. it's all helpful... just enjoy! I think we were finished around 5:10pm... then, we went down at the first floor to pay and claim our passport with CFO sticker and certificate!

Reminder to those whom their fiance's have been divorced... be ready that you will be asked about it... so better know things regarding your fiance's divorce...

You will be put on hold if your papers and other informations are incomplete.

Bring 2x2 picture and proof of relationship; i.e. pictures, letters/emails, chatlogs...

All in all, the hard thing about CFO is the waiting time... questions that you might be asked depends on your case but then you can answer all as long as you know your fiance and everything about him/her!

Hi there,

I'm curious to know if there's any other food chains or restaurants that are a just a walking distance from the CFO building other than Jollibee. Also if you noticed a nearby hotel?

Thanks

[Freelibrary 9]

There's pizza hut on the same side where the jolibbee is... I don't think there's hotel nearby... The nearest maybe would be hotels in Ermita or Roxas Blvd. you still have to commute though... I am not sure...

Ur welcome!

[mayagirl 0]

Does anybody here know if the counselors ask about the husband's ex-girlfriends. Like if he was never married before, do they ask you to enumerate every girlfriend the husband had in the past and how they broke up, that sort of thing? I want to be prepared. Thanks!

[Hank_ 9,174]

Does anybody here know if the counselors ask about the husband's ex-girlfriends. Like if he was never married before, do they ask you to enumerate every girlfriend the husband had in the past and how they broke up, that sort of thing? I want to be prepared. Thanks!

No the don't ask about X-GF, but they don't want some sort of proof he is single.