CFO in Cebu scheduling lag?

[Balamban 113]

Hanks page tells how to do the CFO but here's a few questions about small details:

 

Are appointments likely to be available within days, or weeks?  I looked but you can't really tell, so I'm asking to see if we should book immediately expecting an April on-the-plane date.  After trying to schedule for a Passport in Cebu City I'm a bit fearful about how far out scheduling is.

 

Is there any advantage of doing the CFO meeting before having the visa that needs to be stamped?  In other words, if she does the CFO meeting, for instance in two weeks, but has the visa in hand weeks later, and goes back simply for the stamp, on the way to the airport, would that work?

[John & Rose 7,239]

4 hours ago, Balamban said:

Hanks page tells how to do the CFO but here's a few questions about small details:

 

Are appointments likely to be available within days, or weeks?  I looked but you can't really tell, so I'm asking to see if we should book immediately expecting an April on-the-plane date.  After trying to schedule for a Passport in Cebu City I'm a bit fearful about how far out scheduling is.

 

Is there any advantage of doing the CFO meeting before having the visa that needs to be stamped?  In other words, if she does the CFO meeting, for instance in two weeks, but has the visa in hand weeks later, and goes back simply for the stamp, on the way to the airport, would that work?

I assume Cebu would be quicker but Manila was over a month out for appointments.  They only do 12 people at a time and you may get lucky if there is a cancelation.

 

Rose did the GCP months ago.  It is good to get it out of the way.  We have 2 K-2s who can't take the peer counseling until after they have VOH so she will go back for her stamp then.  It is possible (CALL AHEAD) to even get the stamp at NAIA on the way out, if that is where she will fly from.  If not, you can pick up the stamp at the CFO office in Cebu (AGAIN, CALL AHEAD).  I would hate for them to be closed when you need the stamp right away to fly.  Things like that seem very common there...LOL

[Hank_ 9,174]

From all I have heard Cebu is quicker.   But without going to the online scheduling no one can say where things are at now.

 

Completing CFO early taking the scheduling worries off the table

[payxibka 10,047]

7 hours ago, Balamban said:

Hanks page tells how to do the CFO but here's a few questions about small details:

 

Are appointments likely to be available within days, or weeks?  I looked but you can't really tell, so I'm asking to see if we should book immediately expecting an April on-the-plane date.  After trying to schedule for a Passport in Cebu City I'm a bit fearful about how far out scheduling is.

 

Is there any advantage of doing the CFO meeting before having the visa that needs to be stamped?  In other words, if she does the CFO meeting, for instance in two weeks, but has the visa in hand weeks later, and goes back simply for the stamp, on the way to the airport, would that work?

There is no racket on CFO like there is for passport appointments

 

Did you get an appointment in Cebu?  If so how?  It has been booked solid for months.  I am going to Palawan next month to get my SO her passport because I was able to get an appointment

[Greenbaum 12,259]

8 hours ago, Balamban said:

Hanks page tells how to do the CFO but here's a few questions about small details:

 

Are appointments likely to be available within days, or weeks?  I looked but you can't really tell, so I'm asking to see if we should book immediately expecting an April on-the-plane date.  After trying to schedule for a Passport in Cebu City I'm a bit fearful about how far out scheduling is.

 

Is there any advantage of doing the CFO meeting before having the visa that needs to be stamped?  In other words, if she does the CFO meeting, for instance in two weeks, but has the visa in hand weeks later, and goes back simply for the stamp, on the way to the airport, would that work?

Appointments are hit or miss as to when the availability is. Best recommendation is to sign up now, get it out of the way and not be pressured. We have seen those who didn't know that CFO is a requirement and had visa and tickets in hand and went to the airport and was refused travel. Had to change her flight ticket $$$$ to take the class. Delay delay delay. Wasn't a pretty sight if you know what I mean.

[nelmagriffin 150]

Greetings!

CFO-Cebu

4th floor, K&J Building,
#4 Don Julio Llorente St.,
Capitol Site, Cebu City 6000

Telefax: (632) 255-5253
Email:cfocebu@cfo.gov.ph
Website: www.cfo.gov.ph

 

CFO Cebu

Combined PRE-Departure  Orientation  Seminar (PDOS)  and Peer counseling Session	Country	Day	Time
	United States of America and Canada	Monday to Friday (40 slots)*	10:00am - 12:00nn
	Australia and New Zealand	Mondays & Wednesdays (40 slots)*	10:00am - 12:00nn
	Japan	Tuesdays & Thursdays (40 slots)*	10:00am - 12:00nn
	Europe and other countries	Fridays (40 slots)*	10:00am - 12:00nn

*Due to the capacity of venue  No Reservation/First-come, first serve basis

 

 

[nelmagriffin 150]

Greetings!

Kindly call CFO, Cebu if the above is still applicable. It is just confusing as the guide is different with the answer to there FAQ.

Thanks,

Nelma (VJ member since 2004, I welcome corrections/updates and more information)

[Balamban 113]

7 hours ago, payxibka said:

Did you get an appointment in Cebu?  If so how?  It has been booked solid for months.  I am going to Palawan next month to get my SO her passport because I was able to get an appointment

 Getting a Passport in Cebu City is just stupid-screwed up as (at least last summer, there was no way you could get an appointment unless you bought one) so my fiancee simply went to Dumaguete, Negros Oriental which made it quite easy, no wait there.  It's easy to get one in Cebu, simply pay someone $100 and you have an appointment.  Talk about overt corruption.   Someone is making a huge bundle.  I even waited till the new appointments were listed--they were listed all, as taken.

 

Thank you all for the answers.

[Hank_ 9,174]

7 hours ago, nelmagriffin said:

Greetings!

CFO-Cebu

 

4th floor, K&J Building,
#4 Don Julio Llorente St.,
Capitol Site, Cebu City 6000

 

Telefax: (632) 255-5253
Email:cfocebu@cfo.gov.ph
Website: www.cfo.gov.ph

 

 

CFO Cebu

 

Combined PRE-Departure  Orientation  Seminar (PDOS)  and Peer counseling Session	Country	Day	Time
	United States of America and Canada	Monday to Friday (40 slots)*	10:00am - 12:00nn
	Australia and New Zealand	Mondays & Wednesdays (40 slots)*	10:00am - 12:00nn
	Japan	Tuesdays & Thursdays (40 slots)*	10:00am - 12:00nn
	Europe and other countries	Fridays (40 slots)*	10:00am - 12:00nn

*Due to the capacity of venue  No Reservation/First-come, first serve basis

 

 

 

 

 

They are K-1, the do the GCP counseling, not PDOS

[nelmagriffin 150]

Greetings!

Okay, I thought it was a combined schedule as mentioned. K-1 still need PDOS.

Thanks,

Nelma

Edited February 20, 2018 by nelmagriffin

[nelmagriffin 150]

Greetings!

Please make sure to have all documents ready before going to your appointment for both CFO and PASSPORT APPLICATION.

Goodluck,

Nelma (VJ members since 2004, I welcome corrections/updates and more information.

Reference: For Passport Requirements. https://www.passport.gov.ph/requirements/new-application

Reference: For CFO Requirements. http://www.cfo.gov.ph/gcp.html

 

Note: Additional Information.

Passport Fees Breakdown

1. Regular Processing: Php 950.00 (15 working days)

2. Rush Processing: Php 1,200.00 (7 working days)

3. An additional fee of Php 200.00 will be charged for processing of Lost Passports if it is still valid.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PASSPORT APPLICATION:

NEW APPLICATION:

 

General Requirements

• Personal appearance
• Confirmed appointment
• Duly accomplished application form - may be downloaded from DFA Website
• Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) or Certified True Copy (CTC) of BC issued by the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) and duly authenticated by PSA. Transcribed Birth Certificate from the LCR is required when entries in PSA Birth Certificate are blurred or unreadable. (REPORT OF BIRTH DULY AUTHENTICATED BY PSA IF BORN ABROAD)
• Valid picture IDs and supporting documents to prove identity. (Please refer to List of Acceptable IDs and List of Supporting Documents)

In Case of No Birth Record

If born in or after 1950 (January 1, 1950 or after):

• Apply for the delayed registration of birth at the local civil registry office located at the place of birth of applicant
• Submit authenticated Birth Certificate from PSA and supporting public document/s with correct date and place of birth (i.e. Form 137, Voter’s Registration Record, Baptismal Certificate with readable dry seal or National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) with photo and readable dry seal for Muslim applicants).

If born before 1950 and below (December 31, 1949 and below):

• Certificate of Non-Availability of Record from PSA
• Notarized Joint Birth Affidavit of Two Disinterested Persons
• Any public document/s with correct full name, date and place of birth (i.e. Baptismal Certificate with readable dry seal or NCMF Certificate with photo and readable dry seal for Muslim applicants)

For Married Women:

• Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) or original and photocopy of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of MC issued by the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) and duly authenticated by PSA. Transcribed Marriage Contract from the LCR is required when entries in PSA Marriage Contract are blurred or unreadable.
• Report of Marriage duly authenticated by PSA if married abroad
• Original and photocopy of Commission of Filipino Overseas (CFO) Guidance and Counseling Certificate of Attendance (Required for women with foreign national husband).

Applicants who availed of Dual Citizenship under RA 9225:

• Identification Certificate of Retention or Re-acquisition
• Oath of Allegiance
• Order of Approval

Applicants who elected Philippine Citizenship:

• Identification Certificate of Election
• Oath of Allegiance
• Affidavit of Election of Philippine Citizenship

Applicants who has been Naturalized:

• Identification Certificate of Naturalization
• Oath of Allegiance

For Minor Applicants (below 18 years old):

General Requirements:

• Confirmed appointment (except for 1 year old and below)
• Personal appearance of the minor applicant
• Personal appearance of either parent and valid passport of parents (if minor is a legitimate child)
• Personal appearance of mother and proper ID or valid passport of mother (if minor is an illegitimate child)
• Original Birth Certificate of minor in Security Paper issued by PSA or Certified True Copy of Birth Certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar and duly authenticated by PSA. Transcribed Birth Certificate from the LCR is required when entries in PSA Birth Certificate are blurred or unreadable. Report of Birth duly authenticated by PSA is required if minor was born abroad.
• Document of identity with photo, if minor is 8-17 years old (for first time and renewal applicant) such as School ID or Form 137 with readable dry seal
• For minor applicants who never attended school, a Notarized Affidavit of Explanation executed by either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / by mother (if minor is an illegitimate child) detailing the reasons why the child is not in school, is required
• Marriage Certificate of minor’s parents duly authenticated by PSA (for legitimate child)
• Original and photocopy of valid passport of the person traveling with the minor

Additional Requirements:

If minor is not traveling with either parent or alone

• Personal appearance of either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / of mother (if minor is an illegitimate child)
• Affidavit of Support and Consent (ASC) executed by either parent indicating the name of the traveling companion and relationship to the minor. If minor will be traveling alone, ASC must be executed by either parent, stating that his/her child will be traveling alone. If minor is illegitimate, mother should execute the ASC.
• Original and photocopy of DSWD Clearance
• There is no need to secure a DSWD Clearance if the minor traveling abroad has parents who are in the Foreign Service or living abroad or are immigrants, provided he / she is holding a valid pass such as a dependent’s visa / pass / identification card or permanent resident visa / pass / identification card which serves as proof that he / she is living with parents abroad.

If both parents are abroad:

• Affidavit of Support and Consent (ASC) executed by either parent indicating the name of the traveling companion (authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General). If minor is illegitimate, mother should execute the ASC.
• Special Power of Attorney (SPA) with an attached photocopy of either parent’s valid passport (authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General) authorizing a representative in assisting the child to apply for a passport. If minor is illegitimate, mother should execute the SPA.
• Original and photocopy of DSWD Clearance
• There is no need to secure a DSWD Clearance if the minor traveling abroad has parents who are in the Foreign Service or living abroad or are immigrants, provided he / she is holding a valid pass such as a dependent’s visa / pass / identification card or permanent resident visa / pass / identification card which serves as proof that he / she is living with parents abroad.
• Proper ID of the duly authorized representative (Please refer to List of Acceptable IDs)

If minor is legitimated by subsequent marriage of parents:

• Authenticated Birth Certificate from PSA must include annotation regarding new status as legitimated and the full name of the child

If minor is illegitimate but acknowledged by father:

• Birth Certificate from PSA reflecting surname of father with Affidavit of Acknowledgement and Consent to use the surname of father

Foundling:

• Certificate of foundling authenticated by PSA
• DSWD Clearance
• Passport of the person who found the applicant
• Letter of authority or endorsement from DSWD for the issuance of passport

Orphaned minor applicant:

• Authenticated Death Certificates of parents from PSA
• Court order awarding guardianship of the orphaned minor applicant or substitute parental authority under Article 214 & 216 of the Family Code
• DSWD Clearance

Abandoned minor applicant:

• Court order awarding guardianship of the abandoned minor applicant or substitute parental authority
• DSWD Travel Clearance

Legally adopted:

• Original and Certified True Copy (CTC) of PSA Birth Certificate before adoption
• Original and Certified True Copy (CTC) of the PSA amended Birth Certificate after adoption
• Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Court Decision or Order on Adoption and Certificate of Finality
• DSWD clearance for minor applicant, if traveling with the person other than the adopting parents

In case the applicant is for adoption by foreign parents:

• Certified True Copy of the Court Decree of Abandonment of Child
• PSA Death Certificate of the child’s parents or the Deed of Voluntary Commitment executed after the birth of the child
• Endorsement of child to the Inter-country Adoption Board by the DSWD
• Authenticated Birth or Foundling Certificate

Minor applicant whose parents are annulled / divorced:

• Court order awarding guardianship of the minor applicant or substitute parental authority
• DSWD Travel Clearance
• PSA Marriage Certificate with annotation on nullity or annulment decree

Minor applicant whose mother is likewise a minor:

• Personal appearance of mother and maternal grandparent/s
• PSA Birth Certificate of minor applicant and mother
• Affidavit of Support and Consent executed by the maternal grandparent/s indicating the name of the traveling companion
• DSWD Clearance if minor will be traveling with the person other than the maternal grandparent/s
• Proof of identity of mother and maternal grandparent/s (Please refer to List of Acceptable IDs)

For Muslim Applicants (same general requirements stated above)

For late registered Muslim applicants:

• Certificate of Tribal Affiliation from the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF)

For converts who would like to use their Muslim name:

• Annotated Birth Certificate (BC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) bearing the Muslim name
• National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) Certificate of Conversion

 

C. Requirements for GCP (Guidance Counseling Program):

Counseling Requirements:
(with or without visa)
No need to photocopy any registration document
No need to submit ID photos

1. Two (2) original valid identification cards with photograph (see samples below);

2. Duly completed guidance and counseling form to be secured at the CFO;

3. If married in the Philippines, original Certificate of Marriage on security paper from the Philippine Statistical Authority (PSA);

4. If married overseas, original Report of Marriage duly registered by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate or the Department of Foreign Affairs; and

5. Payment of PhP400.00 counseling and registration fee.

Additional documents may be required in the event that the counselor determines it to be essential to complete the guidance and counseling process. It is advised for all the GCP applicants to prepare the following documents (if applicable to them) in advance and bring these documents when they come to CFO:

1. Divorce decree/certificate (of Filipino spouse or foreign spouse, if previously married)

2. Annulment paper (of Filipino spouse or foreign spouse, if previously married)

3. Proof of residency/Alien Registration Card-ARC (of foreign spouse)

4. Proof of relationship (picture together, e-mails, among others)

5. Death certificate (of Filipino spouse or foreign spouse, if widow/widower)

6. Certificate of Family relations / registration (of foreign spouse)

 Additional registration requirements for those with visa:

1. Original valid passport;

2. Original valid visa

3. Original Immigrant Data Summary (please do not detach fromyellow packet) for US-bound emigrants, except for K visa holders;

4. Original Confirmation of Permanent Residencefor Canada-bound emigrants;

5. Original Visa Grant Notice for Australia-bound emigrants;

6. Original Certificate of Eligibility for Japan-bound emigrants;

7. Original CFO Guidance and Counseling Certificate (if already attended the GCP); and

8. Duly completed emigrant registration form.

COMMISSION ON FILIPINOS OVERSEAS adheres to very strict confidentiality standards. Any information or counseling/documents that you provide are kept strictly confidential, except in life threatening situations, cases of suspected abuse and danger on the part of the CFO clientele, or when release is otherwise required by law.

[Hank_ 9,174]

5 hours ago, nelmagriffin said:

Greetings!

Okay, I thought it was a combined schedule as mentioned. K-1 still need PDOS.

Thanks,

Nelma

Nope K-1 are required to attend the GCP counseling 

[nelmagriffin 150]

Thank you, Hank! I stand corrected.

Edited February 20, 2018 by nelmagriffin

[Chris Duffy 1,257]

On ‎2‎/‎19‎/‎2018 at 6:38 PM, payxibka said:

There is no racket on CFO like there is for passport appointments

 

Did you get an appointment in Cebu?  If so how?  It has been booked solid for months.  I am going to Palawan next month to get my SO her passport because I was able to get an appointment

I am guessing since they have extended the validity of a passport to 10 years, there is a rush for everyone to get one now of days.

 

I know in the past getting a passport was no big deal, and never heard about long waiting times to get an appointment for a passport.

[payxibka 10,047]

May account for an initial bow wave ....  but I think it is more about the "fixers"