CFO sticker without ROM??

[TerrySF 8]

We're getting so close to the end of this thing and thought we were done with any questions. Unfortunately, there's a new one  (We looked online and cannot find an answer). 

 

We have the medical, biometrics and interview set up for December, which is awesome. However, we totally missed doing the ROM after we got married (Utah online during the pandemic). It looks like it's not a huge issue but, we also found out my wife will need a CFO sticker/certificate once she has a visa in order to be able to leave the country. When we went to the website for this service (https://cfo.gov.ph/), we see on the list of requested documents that they need a "Report of Marriage in Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) security paper (if married overseas)". I see that if I file for the ROM in San Francisco now it might take between 6 months and a year to get the certificate. 

 

Does anyone know if we'd be able to get a CFO counseling appointment and sticker if we don't have filed ROM or if it's being processed?

 

Thanks for any assistance with this!!

 

 

The following are the GCP primary requirements:

1. Barcoded Confirmation form of GCP Appointment
2. Original valid passport and additional two (2) valid IDs;
3. Original valid visa and Confirmation of Permanent Residence (for Canada-bound only);
4. Petitioner’s passport copy or one (1) valid ID; and
5. Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Marriage certificate in security paper (if married in the Philippines);
6. Report of Marriage in Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) security paper (if married overseas)

[top_secret 2,458]

CFO will probably hassle her and give her a hard time about not having a ROM.  But, they still have to let her go.  It's not a show stopper.  If you want to appease them, file it now.  She would probably have the temporary copy back in time and that would make CFO happy.  Otherwise, don't worry to much about it.  Expect they might complain and try to make her feel bad about not doing it, but not actually do anything to stop her from traveling.

[maryaaaaaaaaaaa 29]

Have her try to obtain Cenomar from PSA and see if she will receive either Advisory of Marriages or a Cenomar. Either way is accepted by the embassy and CFO

[TerrySF 8]

11 hours ago, top_secret said:

CFO will probably hassle her and give her a hard time about not having a ROM.  But, they still have to let her go.  It's not a show stopper.  If you want to appease them, file it now.  She would probably have the temporary copy back in time and that would make CFO happy.  Otherwise, don't worry to much about it.  Expect they might complain and try to make her feel bad about not doing it, but not actually do anything to stop her from traveling.

That's wonderful news!!

We are in the process of getting all the docs to file ROM in SF (where I happen to live). Since you appear to know a lot about this whole process, would you know what to do for section 20 of the ROM form where it requires a notarized signature of the husband and wife? There's space for one notary's signature and stamp. Should it be notarized and stamped by a notary in the Philippines and another one here in the US? (since we're not in the same location). 

Cheers!

[top_secret 2,458]

40 minutes ago, TerrySF said:

. Since you appear to know a lot about this whole process, would you know what to do for section 20 of the ROM form where it requires a notarized signature of the husband and wife? There's space for one notary's signature and stamp. Should it be notarized and stamped by a notary in the Philippines and another one here in the US? (since we're not in the same location). 

 

In the past that particular issue has been complicated.  The best advice was to get it notarized in the Philippines while carefully requesting that half the page be left empty for notarization overseas.  In our own case, we traveled to Peru together and got notarized in Cusco together.  😂🤣  But more recently it seems the Philippine Embassy in SF is accepting notarization of only the American party which makes it really easy.  Since you are actually IN SF.  I'd make an appointment and go down there and pay.  It's probably 80% just a way they raise revenue and 20% actual Philippine law that it is wise to comply too.

[TerrySF 8]

53 minutes ago, top_secret said:

 

In the past that particular issue has been complicated.  The best advice was to get it notarized in the Philippines while carefully requesting that half the page be left empty for notarization overseas.  In our own case, we traveled to Peru together and got notarized in Cusco together.  😂🤣  But more recently it seems the Philippine Embassy in SF is accepting notarization of only the American party which makes it really easy.  Since you are actually IN SF.  I'd make an appointment and go down there and pay.  It's probably 80% just a way they raise revenue and 20% actual Philippine law that it is wise to comply too.

Wonderful, thank you one more time!