CFO Nightmare...Please Help

[hardrockangel 21]

Hank in my country 18 is not a minor already..but thank you for your info..I will follow your advice..

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hank in my country 18 is not a minor already..but thank you for your info..I will follow your advice..

I do understand that, I just posted what is on the CFO website. There is more info, links and detail in my guide ... follow the flashing arrow below this post

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1347:for-filipinos-leaving-the-country-with-an-immigrant-visa&catid=139

[hardrockangel 21]

Thank you?

[_Paul&Jesica_ 70]

Here's the thing about CFO: For most people it is pointelss. It does not tell them anything they don't already know. But most is not good enough because for the few that do lean things, what they learn could be life saving information.

How can the Philippine government distingusih between those who need it and those who don't? They can't. So the best policy is to make everyone go. Those who don'tt need it waste 1/2 day. Big deal! And for those who do need it, well if it saeves one life it is worth it.

It might be a waste of a 1/2 day for someone who doesn't need it, but it can be much worse than that. My fiancee, who is over 25, lives 6 hours (by bus) north of Manila and having to come down yet another time is a big hassle and expense. Already has to spend a few days for medical and a day for the interview. So it can be a signifcant burden for someone. If CFO had more seminar locations or even an online course, that would make things much more reasonable.

[merryme 0]

I attended the CFO seminar yesterday and I got my certificate after. Sticker to follow after delivery of my passport and visa.

I scheduled online for the 2pm slot. It was supposed to have been 2-4 but we ended at around 5:30 pm. 2-4 was the one on one interview of the emigrants. Questions asked were basically to make sure that we know what we're getting into. I didn't have much of a problem as I am marrying my Filipino childhood friend. The only document that was asked of me is the NSO issued marriage contract (previous) with the annotation of its nullity and voidance.

For those who are still to go through CFO, make sure you know the ff:

1. Your husband/fiancee's full name, address, age, place and date of birth, mother's full maiden name, occupation and if also Filipino by birth, date of naturalization.

2. How did you two meet?

3. If husband/fiancee had previous marriage/s, make sure you know the reason of the divorce/annulment. I was told some answer that it's too personal and they don't want to ask their husband/fiancee. DON'T say that. You have to know the reason.

4. What are your plans after you get married?

There are more questions posted already in CFO threads but the aforementioned were the ones asked me.

And heads up, if you have a car, DON'T bring it! There are no parking spaces. I spent a good 30 minutes trying to find a slot (on the side streets).

As for the scammer, there was one but CFO has gotten rid of this guy. There's a notice posted on the door of the room where the seminar was conducted. The name of the villain is Socrates Autor and the notice said that he's been "officially terminated" from CFO since September, 2013.

I hope this helps! ?

[Hank_ 9,174]

Yes.. he did get turned in ...

For others there is a CFO section in my link as well.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

I attended the CFO seminar yesterday and I got my certificate after. Sticker to follow after delivery of my passport and visa.

I scheduled online for the 2pm slot. It was supposed to have been 2-4 but we ended at around 5:30 pm. 2-4 was the one on one interview of the emigrants. Questions asked were basically to make sure that we know what we're getting into. I didn't have much of a problem as I am marrying my Filipino childhood friend. The only document that was asked of me is the NSO issued marriage contract (previous) with the annotation of its nullity and voidance.

For those who are still to go through CFO, make sure you know the ff:

1. Your husband/fiancee's full name, address, age, place and date of birth, mother's full maiden name, occupation and if also Filipino by birth, date of naturalization.

2. How did you two meet?

3. If husband/fiancee had previous marriage/s, make sure you know the reason of the divorce/annulment. I was told some answer that it's too personal and they don't want to ask their husband/fiancee. DON'T say that. You have to know the reason.

4. What are your plans after you get married?

There are more questions posted already in CFO threads but the aforementioned were the ones asked me.

And heads up, if you have a car, DON'T bring it! There are no parking spaces. I spent a good 30 minutes trying to find a slot (on the side streets).

As for the scammer, there was one but CFO has gotten rid of this guy. There's a notice posted on the door of the room where the seminar was conducted. The name of the villain is Socrates Autor and the notice said that he's been "officially terminated" from CFO since September, 2013.

I hope this helps! ?

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[merryme 0]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[merryme 0]

I have been benefitting from the generosity of all of you here at VJ. The least I could do is to pay it forward.