CFO Sticker

[kev_n_jena 89]

My fiance took her CFO seminar in Cebu and she has the documentation proving that. Does anyone know if she can get her sticker in Manila after she receives her visa? I sure hope she doesn't have to go back to Cebu but it would really suprise me if she did!

Thanks for any replies!

Kevin

[RonMay 1]

My fiance took her CFO seminar in Cebu and she has the documentation proving that. Does anyone know if she can get her sticker in Manila after she receives her visa? I sure hope she doesn't have to go back to Cebu but it would really suprise me if she did!

Thanks for any replies!

Kevin

i think ive heard a couple of girls did that and they have it stamped in manila. let your fiancee call the CFO office in quirino (manila) to make sure

Edited May 31, 2007 by ronmay

[kev_n_jena 89]

My fiance took her CFO seminar in Cebu and she has the documentation proving that. Does anyone know if she can get her sticker in Manila after she receives her visa? I sure hope she doesn't have to go back to Cebu but it would really suprise me if she did!

Thanks for any replies!

Kevin

i think ive heard a couple of girls did that and they have it stamped in manila. let your fiancee call the CFO office in quirino (manila) to make sure

oops, i meant to say it WOULDN'T really surprise me if she did.

(I can't spell or type.....waaaaaaa)

[Sheriff Uling 3]

My fiance took her CFO seminar in Cebu and she has the documentation proving that. Does anyone know if she can get her sticker in Manila after she receives her visa? I sure hope she doesn't have to go back to Cebu but it would really suprise me if she did!

Thanks for any replies!

Kevin

i think ive heard a couple of girls did that and they have it stamped in manila. let your fiancee call the CFO office in quirino (manila) to make sure

I concur with RonMay. Since your beloved has the G&C Certificate, it theoretically/logically should not matter which CFO location applies the "sticker" to her passport/visa. However, you should call the CFO in Manila to verify. We all know that logic and theory are sometimes out the window when it comes to some policies, procedures, or practices.

[Robor007 0]

My fiance took her CFO seminar in Cebu and she has the documentation proving that. Does anyone know if she can get her sticker in Manila after she receives her visa? I sure hope she doesn't have to go back to Cebu but it would really suprise me if she did!

Thanks for any replies!

Kevin

i think ive heard a couple of girls did that and they have it stamped in manila. let your fiancee call the CFO office in quirino (manila) to make sure

I concur with RonMay. Since your beloved has the G&C Certificate, it theoretically/logically should not matter which CFO location applies the "sticker" to her passport/visa. However, you should call the CFO in Manila to verify. We all know that logic and theory are sometimes out the window when it comes to some policies, procedures, or practices.

Especially in the Philippines!

[joemaria 0]

I have a friend who had her CFO sticker done here at Quirino, Manila but she took her counselling at Cebu city...no prob at all! to be sure why not call at CFO manila?!

[kev_n_jena 89]

I have a friend who had her CFO sticker done here at Quirino, Manila but she took her counselling at Cebu city...no prob at all! to be sure why not call at CFO manila?!

THANKS ALL, it's getting closer now!

Kevin

[Robor007 0]

I wanted to add that if the petitioner is with the beneficiary while getting the CFO sticker the petitioner is not allowed to go into the room with the beneficiary. I waited in the main area with the guard and chit-chatted with him. In fact, he asked who my wife was and went to talk to someone inside. She was the 2nd one finished so I think he helped us.

[RonMay 1]

I wanted to add that if the petitioner is with the beneficiary while getting the CFO sticker the petitioner is not allowed to go into the room with the beneficiary. I waited in the main area with the guard and chit-chatted with him. In fact, he asked who my wife was and went to talk to someone inside. She was the 2nd one finished so I think he helped us.

robor's right. those only who've got business inside is allowed to get in the main waiting area/office. the rest, sorry but have to wait outside.

to edit:

like my mom. she had to wait outside the building chatting with the vendors. lol. poor mom. i miss her

Edited June 2, 2007 by ronmay

[vsmtghdy 2]

As long as you already have the Yellow Certificate (Counseling Attendance), you can get the stamp and Green Certificate at Any CFO Office (MAnila, QC or Cebu).

CFO at Quirino AVe. -> they have an air conditioned waiting room, that is where my husband waited. At the lobby, the guard told us my husband can wait there (downstairs, at their parking lot /basement) and it is nice because it is air-con and he does not have to wait outside the building, and it would have been hot to stay and wait outside the building...(last April 27).

Good luck!

Edited June 2, 2007 by vsmtghdy

[busycharlie 0]

My fiance took her CFO seminar in Cebu and she has the documentation proving that. Does anyone know if she can get her sticker in Manila after she receives her visa? I sure hope she doesn't have to go back to Cebu but it would really suprise me if she did!

Thanks for any replies!

Kevin

i think ive heard a couple of girls did that and they have it stamped in manila. let your fiancee call the CFO office in quirino (manila) to make sure

I concur with RonMay. Since your beloved has the G&C Certificate, it theoretically/logically should not matter which CFO location applies the "sticker" to her passport/visa. However, you should call the CFO in Manila to verify. We all know that logic and theory are sometimes out the window when it comes to some policies, procedures, or practices.

Sheriff, so what is the corect procedure? Can the fiance take the seminar before getting her visa? My fiance MJ has her passport already so if she took this seminar to get it out of the way what would she do then? Neither of us have the patience for this,hahahaha. This is truly a test of patience to say the least and something that I hope I never have to repeat in this life time again.

How long is the seminar?

Thanks,

Charlie

Edited June 4, 2007 by busycharlie

[Robor007 0]

My fiance took her CFO seminar in Cebu and she has the documentation proving that. Does anyone know if she can get her sticker in Manila after she receives her visa? I sure hope she doesn't have to go back to Cebu but it would really suprise me if she did!

Thanks for any replies!

Kevin

i think ive heard a couple of girls did that and they have it stamped in manila. let your fiancee call the CFO office in quirino (manila) to make sure

I concur with RonMay. Since your beloved has the G&C Certificate, it theoretically/logically should not matter which CFO location applies the "sticker" to her passport/visa. However, you should call the CFO in Manila to verify. We all know that logic and theory are sometimes out the window when it comes to some policies, procedures, or practices.

Sheriff, so what is the corect procedure? Can the fiance take the seminar before getting her visa? My fiance MJ has her passport already so if she took this seminar to get it out of the way what would she do then? Neither of us have the patience for this,hahahaha. This is truly a test of patience to say the least and something that I hope I never have to repeat in this life time again.

How long is the seminar?

Thanks,

Charlie

Yes, she can take the CFO seminar early. I don't know the expiration on the seminar but I know taking it early is okay. I think Lina did it about 2 months prior to her interview. It's a good idea to get it out of the way early so after the visa arrives all you need to do is get the CFO sticker. Good luck!

Edit: Hopefully someone else can answer how long the seminar is. I know getting the CFO sticker took about 30-45 minutes and we got there right after they opened but there was 15-20 people ahead of us.

Edited June 5, 2007 by Robor007

[RonMay 1]

My fiance took her CFO seminar in Cebu and she has the documentation proving that. Does anyone know if she can get her sticker in Manila after she receives her visa? I sure hope she doesn't have to go back to Cebu but it would really suprise me if she did!

Thanks for any replies!

Kevin

i think ive heard a couple of girls did that and they have it stamped in manila. let your fiancee call the CFO office in quirino (manila) to make sure

I concur with RonMay. Since your beloved has the G&C Certificate, it theoretically/logically should not matter which CFO location applies the "sticker" to her passport/visa. However, you should call the CFO in Manila to verify. We all know that logic and theory are sometimes out the window when it comes to some policies, procedures, or practices.

Sheriff, so what is the corect procedure? Can the fiance take the seminar before getting her visa? My fiance MJ has her passport already so if she took this seminar to get it out of the way what would she do then? Neither of us have the patience for this,hahahaha. This is truly a test of patience to say the least and something that I hope I never have to repeat in this life time again.

How long is the seminar?

Thanks,

Charlie

Yes, she can take the CFO seminar early. I don't know the expiration on the seminar but I know taking it early is okay. I think Lina did it about 2 months prior to her interview. It's a good idea to get it out of the way early so after the visa arrives all you need to do is get the CFO sticker. Good luck!

Edit: Hopefully someone else can answer how long the seminar is. I know getting the CFO sticker took about 30-45 minutes and we got there right after they opened but there was 15-20 people ahead of us.

all i know, when i had my cfo they only told us to keep my cfo sticker/certificate forever so i wouldnt have to do it all over again or have an affidavit of lost which we will expensively pay for it. that just "incase" your marriage didnt work out and you fall inlove again to another "foriegner", they told us that you can use that old certificate for the 2nd time or next marriage... lol... they stapled the certificate in our passport so its all in one place wherever you go

Edited June 5, 2007 by ronmay

[RonMay 1]

i forgot,,,, asking if how long is the seminar would last? just 2 and half hrs give or take, so if you're taking it in the PRISM (taft ave) you could run to quirino manila to get a certificate before they closes at 5pm. then when you have the visa already, you just have to get back and tell you've paid (dont lose the receipt) show them the receipt and the certificate then wait for your name to be called again. most likely an hr or so depending on the crowd

[busycharlie 0]

i forgot,,,, asking if how long is the seminar would last? just 2 and half hrs give or take, so if you're taking it in the PRISM (taft ave) you could run to quirino manila to get a certificate before they closes at 5pm. then when you have the visa already, you just have to get back and tell you've paid (dont lose the receipt) show them the receipt and the certificate then wait for your name to be called again. most likely an hr or so depending on the crowd

She will take it in Cebu. Will she be able to get everything there as well as in Manila? I hate for her to go to Cebu then find out for some strange reason again that she has to go to Manila to get the Cert. or sticker. It seems like there are so many variables with going through the K1 visa process. Every time you turn the corner there is another missed step or something that wasn't mentioned. Grrrrrrr.

Thanks,

charlie