Wanna clarify about CFO and PRISM

[dj1206 0]

Hi everyone. I'm being OC again so I just wanna clarify something about the CFO seminar coz I'm planning to go there tomorrow. According to the CFO website:

"The St. Mary Euphrasia Foundation-Center for Overseas Workers (SMEF-COW) and the People's Reform Initiative for Social Mobilization Inc. (PRISM) conduct the guidance and counseling program to Filipino spouses and other partners of foreign nationals.The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) issues the guidance and counseling certificate to clients who have satisfactorily completed the guidance and counseling requirements at SMEF-COW or PRISM."

Ok, so I will go to PRISM building which is across La Sall University and attend the seminar then after I complete that, I will then go to CFO in Pres. Quirino Avenue to get my certificate. Is this correct?

[David-and-Mae 15]

Hi everyone. I'm being OC again so I just wanna clarify something about the CFO seminar coz I'm planning to go there tomorrow. According to the CFO website:

"The St. Mary Euphrasia Foundation-Center for Overseas Workers (SMEF-COW) and the People's Reform Initiative for Social Mobilization Inc. (PRISM) conduct the guidance and counseling program to Filipino spouses and other partners of foreign nationals.The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) issues the guidance and counseling certificate to clients who have satisfactorily completed the guidance and counseling requirements at SMEF-COW or PRISM."

Ok, so I will go to PRISM building which is across La Sall University and attend the seminar then after I complete that, I will then go to CFO in Pres. Quirino Avenue to get my certificate. Is this correct?

Yes, that is correct but you won't be getting the CFO sticker/stamp until you got your visa...

--Mae

[dj1206 0]

ok thanks! I will be going tomorrow with someone who already has her visa so I will also be accompanying her to CFO building to get her stamp.

[vsmtghdy 2]

At PRISM ->

At the second floor. You may need to give them photocopies of your NBI, BC, and passport and show them the original documents.

S2 - picture taking and fill-up the forms.

S3 - film showing about a lady on fiance visa who went abroad (married a Dutch) after only a month of exchanging correspondence. She was subjected to abuses- making her pose nude at different locations (mountains with snow). Well, she ended up going back here.

USA Room - group discussions. They will discuss about what to bring (hand carry), the do's and don'ts of what to bring, differences of visa category and what to do when we get to the US with those visas. How much buggage/luggage allowed.

One-on-One Discussion: In my case, She just asked about my profession? If I will be working in the US? How I met my husband? Where and when we got married? Citizenship of my husband's ex-wife? That's it! Others were asked about the annulment or divorce decrees, if this apply to you, better bring some copies.

After this, they will give you the "YELLOW CERTIFICATE" (counseling seminar certificate). Have it photocopied before going to CFO at Quirino Ave.

At Quirino AVe-CFO ->

You will be asked to fill-up a form. If you will accompany your fiance, you will be asked to wait downstairs or outside. Better go downstairs since it is air-con there. You will need to show them the Yellow certificate (and the photocopy), photocopy of your passport and the visa (details). After that, it may only 10-15 minutes (I went there in the afternoon and there's only 5-7 applicants), and they will give you a GReen Certificate and stamp on your passport.

Good Luck, have fun and have a safe trip!

[ryza 0]

At PRISM ->

At the second floor. You may need to give them photocopies of your NBI, BC, and passport and show them the original documents.

S2 - picture taking and fill-up the forms.

S3 - film showing about a lady on fiance visa who went abroad (married a Dutch) after only a month of exchanging correspondence. She was subjected to abuses- making her pose nude at different locations (mountains with snow). Well, she ended up going back here.

USA Room - group discussions. They will discuss about what to bring (hand carry), the do's and don'ts of what to bring, differences of visa category and what to do when we get to the US with those visas. How much buggage/luggage allowed.

One-on-One Discussion: In my case, She just asked about my profession? If I will be working in the US? How I met my husband? Where and when we got married? Citizenship of my husband's ex-wife? That's it! Others were asked about the annulment or divorce decrees, if this apply to you, better bring some copies.

After this, they will give you the "YELLOW CERTIFICATE" (counseling seminar certificate). Have it photocopied before going to CFO at Quirino Ave.

At Quirino AVe-CFO ->

You will be asked to fill-up a form. If you will accompany your fiance, you will be asked to wait downstairs or outside. Better go downstairs since it is air-con there. You will need to show them the Yellow certificate (and the photocopy), photocopy of your passport and the visa (details). After that, it may only 10-15 minutes (I went there in the afternoon and there's only 5-7 applicants), and they will give you a GReen Certificate and stamp on your passport.

Good Luck, have fun and have a safe trip!

hmm so if im going to PRISM for the counceling and i got my YELLOW CERTIFICATE but i still dont have my visa. i dont need to go to quirino ave yet? am i right? pls correct me if im wrong.thanks

[lirachadsbaby 0]

Ok, so I will go to PRISM building which is across La Sall University and attend the seminar then after I complete that, I will then go to CFO in Pres. Quirino Avenue to get my certificate. Is this correct?

PRISM will give u the yellow certificate. u can go to the CFO office for the sticker and green certificate if you have your visa already.

At PRISM ->

At the second floor. You may need to give them photocopies of your NBI, BC, and passport and show them the original documents.

S2 - picture taking and fill-up the forms.

S3 - film showing about a lady on fiance visa who went abroad (married a Dutch) after only a month of exchanging correspondence. She was subjected to abuses- making her pose nude at different locations (mountains with snow). Well, she ended up going back here.

USA Room - group discussions. They will discuss about what to bring (hand carry), the do's and don'ts of what to bring, differences of visa category and what to do when we get to the US with those visas. How much buggage/luggage allowed.

One-on-One Discussion: In my case, She just asked about my profession? If I will be working in the US? How I met my husband? Where and when we got married? Citizenship of my husband's ex-wife? That's it! Others were asked about the annulment or divorce decrees, if this apply to you, better bring some copies.

After this, they will give you the "YELLOW CERTIFICATE" (counseling seminar certificate). Have it photocopied before going to CFO at Quirino Ave.

At Quirino AVe-CFO ->

You will be asked to fill-up a form. If you will accompany your fiance, you will be asked to wait downstairs or outside. Better go downstairs since it is air-con there. You will need to show them the Yellow certificate (and the photocopy), photocopy of your passport and the visa (details). After that, it may only 10-15 minutes (I went there in the afternoon and there's only 5-7 applicants), and they will give you a GReen Certificate and stamp on your passport.

Good Luck, have fun and have a safe trip!

hmm so if im going to PRISM for the counceling and i got my YELLOW CERTIFICATE but i still dont have my visa. i dont need to go to quirino ave yet? am i right? pls correct me if im wrong.thanks

ur right. go to CFO office once u receive your visa and bring the yellow certificate with you (PRISM will instruct you on how to).

[mooninlove 1]

Ok, so I will go to PRISM building which is across La Sall University and attend the seminar then after I complete that, I will then go to CFO in Pres. Quirino Avenue to get my certificate. Is this correct?

PRISM will give u the yellow certificate. u can go to the CFO office for the sticker and green certificate if you have your visa already.

At PRISM ->

At the second floor. You may need to give them photocopies of your NBI, BC, and passport and show them the original documents.

S2 - picture taking and fill-up the forms.

S3 - film showing about a lady on fiance visa who went abroad (married a Dutch) after only a month of exchanging correspondence. She was subjected to abuses- making her pose nude at different locations (mountains with snow). Well, she ended up going back here.

USA Room - group discussions. They will discuss about what to bring (hand carry), the do's and don'ts of what to bring, differences of visa category and what to do when we get to the US with those visas. How much buggage/luggage allowed.

One-on-One Discussion: In my case, She just asked about my profession? If I will be working in the US? How I met my husband? Where and when we got married? Citizenship of my husband's ex-wife? That's it! Others were asked about the annulment or divorce decrees, if this apply to you, better bring some copies.

After this, they will give you the "YELLOW CERTIFICATE" (counseling seminar certificate). Have it photocopied before going to CFO at Quirino Ave.

At Quirino AVe-CFO ->

You will be asked to fill-up a form. If you will accompany your fiance, you will be asked to wait downstairs or outside. Better go downstairs since it is air-con there. You will need to show them the Yellow certificate (and the photocopy), photocopy of your passport and the visa (details). After that, it may only 10-15 minutes (I went there in the afternoon and there's only 5-7 applicants), and they will give you a GReen Certificate and stamp on your passport.

Good Luck, have fun and have a safe trip!

hmm so if im going to PRISM for the counceling and i got my YELLOW CERTIFICATE but i still dont have my visa. i dont need to go to quirino ave yet? am i right? pls correct me if im wrong.thanks

ur right. go to CFO office once u receive your visa and bring the yellow certificate with you (PRISM will instruct you on how to).

does this apply to I-130 application for parents? or just the one on fiance/fiancee visa?

[dj1206 0]

thanks everyone. I'm already done w/ CFO

[KansasDragon 1]

Do you need to make an appointment for the CFO? Or just show up?

I'm not sure when Annie will choose to do this. She might wait until I'm there. We will have 2 weeks to visit family and friends before coming back to USA.

(Of course waiting for Visa Approval before scheduling that trip.)

[dj1206 0]

Do you need to make an appointment for the CFO? Or just show up?

I'm not sure when Annie will choose to do this. She might wait until I'm there. We will have 2 weeks to visit family and friends before coming back to USA.

(Of course waiting for Visa Approval before scheduling that trip.)

KansasDragon,

No need for appointment. I went there early at around 8am for the 10am seminar.

[Sheriff Uling 3]

Hi everyone. I'm being OC again so I just wanna clarify something about the CFO seminar coz I'm planning to go there tomorrow. According to the CFO website:

"The St. Mary Euphrasia Foundation-Center for Overseas Workers (SMEF-COW) and the People's Reform Initiative for Social Mobilization Inc. (PRISM) conduct the guidance and counseling program to Filipino spouses and other partners of foreign nationals.The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) issues the guidance and counseling certificate to clients who have satisfactorily completed the guidance and counseling requirements at SMEF-COW or PRISM."

Ok, so I will go to PRISM building which is across La Sall University and attend the seminar then after I complete that, I will then go to CFO in Pres. Quirino Avenue to get my certificate. Is this correct?

Per Vsmtghdy's post quoted below, you have already been informed that the certificate is recieved at the conclusion of the Guidance and Counseling Seminar and the CFO sticker is placed within the pages of the beneficiary's passport AFTER the visa has been issued. By the by, the visa is placed inside one of the pages of the beneficiary's passport by the USE after the visa request is approved by the CO and subsequently delivered to the beneficiary.

Please also reference section 6.2 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide.

At PRISM ->

At the second floor. You may need to give them photocopies of your NBI, BC, and passport and show them the original documents.

S2 - picture taking and fill-up the forms.

S3 - film showing about a lady on fiance visa who went abroad (married a Dutch) after only a month of exchanging correspondence. She was subjected to abuses- making her pose nude at different locations (mountains with snow). Well, she ended up going back here.

USA Room - group discussions. They will discuss about what to bring (hand carry), the do's and don'ts of what to bring, differences of visa category and what to do when we get to the US with those visas. How much buggage/luggage allowed.

One-on-One Discussion: In my case, She just asked about my profession? If I will be working in the US? How I met my husband? Where and when we got married? Citizenship of my husband's ex-wife? That's it! Others were asked about the annulment or divorce decrees, if this apply to you, better bring some copies.

After this, they will give you the "YELLOW CERTIFICATE" (counseling seminar certificate). Have it photocopied before going to CFO at Quirino Ave.

At Quirino AVe-CFO ->

You will be asked to fill-up a form. If you will accompany your fiance, you will be asked to wait downstairs or outside. Better go downstairs since it is air-con there. You will need to show them the Yellow certificate (and the photocopy), photocopy of your passport and the visa (details). After that, it may only 10-15 minutes (I went there in the afternoon and there's only 5-7 applicants), and they will give you a GReen Certificate and stamp on your passport.

Good Luck, have fun and have a safe trip!

This is some wonderful information. Thanks! I will keep this in my back pocket to share in the future...

Edited August 15, 2007 by Sheriff Uling

[dj1206 0]

this topic has already been closed sherrif but thanks again