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Hello,

Is the Guidance and Couneling Seminar the only requirement for fiancees on k1 visa to take before getting passport stamp at CFO Office in Manila? Is PDOS seminar not required for fiancee visa holders? You only have to make reservations at CFO Office if you take PDOS Seminar?

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WaltnRafi

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Hello,

Is the Guidance and Couneling Seminar the only requirement for fiancees on k1 visa to take before getting passport stamp at CFO Office in Manila? Is PDOS seminar not required for fiancee visa holders? You only have to make reservations at CFO Office if you take PDOS Seminar?

thanks,

WaltnRafi

I think PDOS is for OFWs. I only attended the CFO seminar and we were all either K1 or K3 visa holders. No need to make reservations. They have a schedule though so better call the venue before you plan to attend.

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Hello,

Is the Guidance and Couneling Seminar the only requirement for fiancees on k1 visa to take before getting passport stamp at CFO Office in Manila? Is PDOS seminar not required for fiancee visa holders? You only have to make reservations at CFO Office if you take PDOS Seminar?

thanks,

WaltnRafi

Here's a link that should help you out..... http://www.cfo.gov.ph/

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my friend before attended PDOS, she is k1 and i asked her again she said CFO and PEDOS are same.. it is true?

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04/18/07 first he sent message to me ( Interkontakt.net) then we became friends, bestfriends, and a lover :)

01/13/08 we first met personally at NAIA airport

o1/21/08 became engaged

01/25/08 he flew back to FL.

04/10/08 papers sent to VSC

04/15/08 papers received to VSC

04/21/08 check cashed/ noticed receipt issued (noa1)

04/24/08 touched

04/25/08 noa1 hard copy received

05/21/08 touched

07/28/08 touched ( i was so excited if we will get approve )

07/29/08 touched ( but it was an rfe lol )

07/29/08 rfe sent from uscis and fiance received it through fax. actually he called that time to follow up our case and the woman said that we have our rfe so my fiance asked to send it through fax right away.

07/29/08 request documents needed sent to uscis

07/30/08 touched

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07/31/08 Rfe's document was delivered at 12:50 PM. The item was signed for by P NOVAK.

08/01/08 touched=case resumed on process

08/03/08 touched ( not excited )

08/05/08 touched ( wonder why touched again lol )

08/06/08 touched again lol ( hummm they are working our case :) )

08/13/08 NOA2 ( WERE APPROVED) :) THANK YOU LORD!

09/15-16/08 medical I hope everything will be fine

10/24/08 interview sched. wish me luck! God help me :)

10/29/08 visa received!

12/19/08 my flight to US

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Hi,

I attended the CFO Seminar/Counseling last May 16, 2008 here in Cebu and there were no reservation, you just have to be early. Yes it's a requirement for K1 and K3 Visa applicant.

Irene

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February 15, 2008 - NOA 1 Received

May 6, 2008 - RFE (Passport photo)

May 20, 2008 - RFE (Passport Photo) sent to California Service Center

June 2, 2008 - RFE was received by California Service Center

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June 6, 2008 - Touched

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USEM

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Hello again,

Your fiance will only do the "registration" when she gets to the building (in Taft Avenue or other branch) where the Seminar or Guidance and Counseling being done. (Both the same).

There is ONE SEMINAR required by the CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) an agency under the Office of the President of the Philippines for fiance or spouse of foreign nationals, which is called the P/DOS (Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar-is a discussion of various topics such as travel regulations, immigration procedures, cultural differences, settlement concerns, employment and social security concerns, and rights and obligations of Filipino migrants. PDOS is conducted for departing emigrants to address their adjustment concerns in their destination countries) and done by the PRISM (People's Reform Initiative for Social Mobilization, Inc.) an additional service provider authorized by CFO that implement Guidance and Counseling Program that is required for Filipinos leaving the country or securing Philippine passports as spouses and other partners of foreign nationals.

Shape

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hello,

anyone can share the requirement for cfo seminar? im on fiancee visa.... pls help me..

Hi,

I attended the CFO Seminar/Counseling last May 16, 2008 here in Cebu and there were no reservation, you just have to be early. Yes it's a requirement for K1 and K3 Visa applicant.

Irene

hi there, is it okay if u share what documents they asked from you for the seminar? the requirements? thank you in advance

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hi there, is it okay if u share what documents they asked from you for the seminar? the requirements? thank you in advance

you will be filling out forms, make sure you memorize your fiancee's address, phone number, maiden name of his mom and all other important information about him. so you can fill out those forms with confident, nuns were reallly observant, I took my CFO seminar in Cebu so location maybe different from others. Just bring it with you,

NSO Birth Certificate - Original and photocopy,

2 Valid Id's with picture - Original and photocopy,

both Passport of you and your fiancee Original and photocopy (both front and back)some of the people didnt have their US fiancee passport copies they have to go back and provide the office to have your certification.

Visa - Original and photocopy

250 pesos for registration

Photos together with your fiancee.

In all the world you'll never find a love as true as mine

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