CFO / PCP Questions

[seekingthetruth 1,246]

1.  My wife got a CFO certificate in 2019 because DFA told her she had to have one in order to change her name on her passport.  When we leave for the U.S. next year, can she just show this at the airport or does she need a sticker or something else?

 

2.  My stepdaughter will be 17 when we leave and according to what I have read, she will need PCP (Peer Counseling Program).  I can't find anything specific about this on the CFO website.  Does she just register using the CFO system?

[nelmagriffin 144]

Greetings!

Here is a link that will answer your questions. Best of luck, NG

Reference: Commission on Filipinos Overseas | Responding to the Challenges of Migration and Development (cfo.gov.ph)

[seekingthetruth 1,246]

2 minutes ago, nelmagriffin said:

Greetings!

Here is a link that will answer your questions. Best of luck, NG

Reference: Commission on Filipinos Overseas | Responding to the Challenges of Migration and Development (cfo.gov.ph)

I have looked there.  Can't find anything on PCP or my other question.

[nelmagriffin 144]

Hello again,

 

PDOS OR PRE DEPARTURE ORIENTATION SEMINAR IS FOR AGED 20-59 YEARS OLD.

AND

PEER COUNSELING PROGRAM IS FOR AGES 13-19 YEARS OLD.

BEST OF LUCK, NG

reference: Filipinos Leaving the Country with Immigrant Visa | Commission on Filipinos Overseas (cfo.gov.ph)

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A. WHAT IS THE PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION SEMINAR (PDOS) IN CFO?

Filipino emigrants or those leaving the country to settle permanently abroad are required to register with the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO), and attend the Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) or Peer Counseling Session. Topics discussed include travel regulations, immigration procedures, cultural differences, settlement concerns, employment and social security concerns, and rights and obligations of Filipino migrants.

The PDOS is for emigrants aged 20-59 years old who are petitioned by their parents, siblings, or immediate relatives, including independent applicants. The Peer Counseling Program is for emigrants aged 13-19 years old.

To attend the Pre-Departure Orientation/Peer Counseling Program at CFO Manila, CFO Cebu, CFO Clark and CFO Davao, clients are required to use the RESERVATION and REGISTRATION (R&R) Online System."

[seekingthetruth 1,246]

1 minute ago, nelmagriffin said:

PEER COUNSELING PROGRAM IS FOR AGES 13-19 YEARS OLD.

Yes, but they don't have anything about how to enroll.  Anyhow, I sent them a message on Facebook.  I will post here if they reply.

[nelmagriffin 144]

HELLO,

Everything is written on the link above.,but anyways , here iti is:

RESERVATION & REGISTRATION (R&R) PDOS

Are you migrating abroad with an immigrant visa?
You need to attend the CFO PDOS/Peer session!
Go online now to reserve and register.

1. What is the Pre-departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) in CFO?
2. Requirements
3. How to make an Online Appointment
4. Who are Exempted from PDOS?
5. Schedules
   • Manila
   • Cebu
   • Clark
   • Davao
6. Location
7. Flyer (PDF Download)

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A. WHAT IS THE PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION SEMINAR (PDOS) IN CFO?

Filipino emigrants or those leaving the country to settle permanently abroad are required to register with the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO), and attend the Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) or Peer Counseling Session. Topics discussed include travel regulations, immigration procedures, cultural differences, settlement concerns, employment and social security concerns, and rights and obligations of Filipino migrants.

The PDOS is for emigrants aged 20-59 years old who are petitioned by their parents, siblings, or immediate relatives, including independent applicants. The Peer Counseling Program is for emigrants aged 13-19 years old.

To attend the Pre-Departure Orientation/Peer Counseling Program at CFO Manila, CFO Cebu, CFO Clark and CFO Davao, clients are required to use the RESERVATION and REGISTRATION (R&R) Online System.

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B. REQUIREMENTS

No need to photocopy any registration document
No need to submit ID photos 

1. Original valid passport
2. Original valid visa
3. One (1) valid identification (ID) card with photograph (see list of valid IDs)
4. Payment of PhP400.00 registration fee
5. Attendance in the PDOS or Peer Counseling session
6. Original of the following country-specific documents:
   • US-bound emigrants (except for K visa holders): Immigrant Data Summary.
   • Canada-bound emigrants: Confirmation of Permanent Residence
   • Italy-bound emigrants: Nulla Osta
   • Japan-bound emigrants: Certificate of Eligibility
   • Australia-bound emigrants: Visa Grant Notification Letter
   • New Zealand-bound emigrants: Letter of approval for Work to Residence visa

After satisfactory compliance with the registration process and attendance to the PDOS, a CFO Emigrant registration sticker is affixed to your passport. This will be checked by the Bureau of Immigration on your day of departure.

Primary IDs

Passport, Driver’s License, Postal ID, Social Security System (SSS ID), Goverment Service Insurance System (GSIS ID), Professional Regulation Commission (PRC ID), Senior Citizen’s ID Card, Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR I-Card), Consular ID, Seaman’s Book, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) ID, Philippine Overseas, Employment Association (POEA) ID, PRA Special Resident Retiree Visa (SRRV) ID, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) ID, Overseas Worker’s Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID, Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID), Philippine National Police (PNP) ID, Voter’s ID

Secondary IDs

National Statistics Office (NSO) Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate (NSO Authenticated), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance, Police Clearance, Barangay Clearance/Certificate, Company/Office ID, Student’s ID or School ID, OFW ID, Certification from the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP), Tax Identification Number (TIN ID), PhilHealth Identification Card (PIC), Home Development Mutual Fund (HMDF) or PAG-IBIG ID, Permit to Carry Firearms.

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C. HOW TO MAKE AN ONLINE APPOINTMENT

1. PLEASE REFER TO PUBLIC ADVISORY

2. Answer all preliminary questions to check if required to attend the PDOS or Peer Counseling Program. Provide email address and click “Submit”

3. Open email (includig SPAM folder) and look for confirmation message. Click on “Confirm Email“ and provide information as specified in the “PERSONAL INFORMATION” page.

4. You will be advised if required to attend PDOS/Peer or if exempted:

A. To Attend PDOS/Peer
If required to attend the PDOS, you will be directed to the “SET YOUR SCHEDULE” page. Click the calendar to select preferred date and time to attend the PDOS/PEER session. Note: Limited slots per session, per day

B. Exempted (Proceed to Step 5)

5. Click “Proceed to registration” button to complete the on-line registration form.

6. Upload your recent clear photo and supply correct and complete information in all the fields required in the registration form.

7. Download and print the barcoded confirmation form. Bring this document together with all the other requirements to CFO on date of appointment. NO NEED TO PRINT your registration form. Please come to CFO at least 2 hours before your scheduled PDOS/PEER session for the verification process.

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D. WHO ARE EXEMPTED FROM PDOS?

*Exempted from attending the PDOS/Peer Session but still need to register personally or by proxy.

The following emigrants are exempted from attending the PDOS, but should still register in person or by an authorized representative:

• Minors aged 12 and below;
• Senior citizens (60 years old and above);
• Those incapacitated due to permanent or long-term ailments; or
• Those with mental health issues or psychologically-challenged.

If registered by proxy, representative is required to present the following documents in addition to the usual required documents:

• Medical certificate/report (except those 60 years old and above)
• Letter of authorization from the emigrant (if applicable to the case); and
• Original valid identification card with photograph of the proxy.

Proxies who are NOT the legal/natural/biological adoptive parent of children 12 years old and below must present the following documents:

1. One (1) original valid identification card with photograph of the proxy, and
2. Duly notarized authorization letter executed by parent/s or guardian/s, issued in the Philippines or overseas.

E. SCHEDULES

CFO-Manila

PRE-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) 20-59 Years Old	Country	Day	Time
	United States of America	Mondays, Wednesdays to Thursdays (70 slots)*	10:00am – 12:00nn
		Tuesdays & Fridays (70 slots)*	2:00pm – 4:00pm
	Canada	Monday to Friday (60 slots)*	9:30am – 12:00nn
	Europe	Tuesdays & Fridays (70 slots)*	10:00am – 12:00nn
	Australia and New Zealand	Tuesdays (60 slots)*	2:00pm – 4:00pm
	Japan and other Asian Countries	Mondays (70 slots)*	2:00pm – 4:00pm
Peer Counseling for youth emigrants 13-19 years old	All Countries	Monday to Friday (25 slots per session)	9:30am – 12:00nn
			2:00pm – 5:00pm

*Due to the capacity of venue

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CFO-Cebu Satellite Office

PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION SEMINAR (PDOS)
MONDAY	10:00 AM – 12:00 NN	United States of America (60 slots per session)
TUESDAY	10:00 AM – 12:00 NN	Canada / Japan (60 slots per session)
WEDNESDAY	10:00 AM – 12:00 NN	United States of America / Australia and New Zealand (60 slots per session)
THURSDAY	10:00 AM – 12:00 NN	Canada / Europe (60 slots per session)
FRIDAY	10:00 AM – 12:00 NN	United States of America (60 slots per session)

 

 

 

 

 *Due to the capacity of venue

CFO-Clark Satellite Office

NEW THREE-DAY SCHEDULE FOR CFO-CLARK SATELLITE OFFICE
Wednesday	10:00 AM – 12:00 NN	Pre-departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) Other Countries (35 slots)
Thursday	10:00 AM – 12:00 NN	Pre-departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) USA (35 slots)
Friday	10:00 AM – 12:00 NN	Pre-departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) Canada (35 slots)

 

* The changes in the schedule of various seminars are expected to take effect by July 11, 2018.

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CFO-Davao Satellite Office

PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION SEMINAR (PDOS)
MONDAY	10:00 AM – 12:00 NN	Japan (35 slots)
TUESDAY	10:00 AM – 12:00 NN	Canada (35 slots)
WEDNESDAY	10:00 AM – 12:00 NN	United States of America (35 slots)
THURSDAY	10:00 AM – 12:00 NN	Other Countries (35 slots)
FRIDAY	10:00 AM – 12:00 NN	United States of America (35 slots)

* The changes in the schedule of various seminars are expected to take effect by July 02, 2018.

[seekingthetruth 1,246]

16 minutes ago, nelmagriffin said:

HELLO,

Everything is written on the link above.,but anyways , here iti is:

You must be misunderstanding my questions.  That information has nothing specific about PCP and most of the information is for the face to face classes prior to Covid.

[Chancy 6,240]

2 hours ago, seekingthetruth said:

Does she just register using the CFO system?

 

Yes, register -- https://cfo.ph/Online_PDOS_Account_Creation/

 

There's no option for step-child, so just select Son/Daughter.  IR2 will be in the visa type options after selecting USA as destination country.

 

[seekingthetruth 1,246]

5 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

Yes, register -- https://cfo.ph/Online_PDOS_Account_Creation/

 

There's no option for step-child, so just select Son/Daughter.  IR2 will be in the visa type options after selecting USA as destination country.

 

Thank you!  I thought that something might be in there during the registration process, but they don't really mention PCP at all in the other areas.

 

They already got back to me on FB for my wife's situation.  They said just contact them again after the visa is issued and they will help us get the sticker needed for travel.

[seekingthetruth 1,246]

5 hours ago, seekingthetruth said:

Thank you!  I thought that something might be in there during the registration process, but they don't really mention PCP at all in the other areas.

 

They already got back to me on FB for my wife's situation.  They said just contact them again after the visa is issued and they will help us get the sticker needed for travel.

CFO got back to me about the PCP.  PCP counseling sessions for 13-19 yo are currently suspended.  No online and no face to face.  13-19 yo just need to register.  I will have to keep tabs on this in case it changes.

 

It is good to see that CFO is responsive on their Facebook page!