Requirements after NOA2

[M n J 7]

Hi,

Are there specific requirements for Filipino beneficiaries during the NVC, medical and interview processes?

[~happyndinlove~ 540]

Yes. A LOT.

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

Have you checked out these threads?

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/221658-st-lukes-medical-exam-walkthrough/

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/261031-some-useful-links/

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/321960-do-we-need-to-wait-for-manila/page__view__findpost__p__4813496__hl__medical__fromsearch__1

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293624-after-noa2-detailed-summary/page__view__findpost__p__4735776__hl__medical__fromsearch__1

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/302765-documents-requirements-questions/page__view__findpost__p__4576237__hl__medical__fromsearch__1

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/233815-does-my-filipino-fiance-really-need-a-pre-departure-orientation-seminar/page__view__findpost__p__4802419__hl__medical__fromsearch__1

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/320247-police-clearance/page__view__findpost__p__4790353__hl__medical__fromsearch__1

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/202435-cfo-exit-seminar/page__view__findpost__p__4810272__hl__cfo__fromsearch__1

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/320222-cfo-at-st-marys-and-cof-extension-office/page__view__findpost__p__4794750__hl__cfo__fromsearch__1

Took me about 2 minutes to gather those using the ADVANCED SEARCH feature, and typing in CFO & MEDICAL

[M n J 7]

Have you checked out these threads?

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/221658-st-lukes-medical-exam-walkthrough/

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/261031-some-useful-links/

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/321960-do-we-need-to-wait-for-manila/page__view__findpost__p__4813496__hl__medical__fromsearch__1

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293624-after-noa2-detailed-summary/page__view__findpost__p__4735776__hl__medical__fromsearch__1

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/302765-documents-requirements-questions/page__view__findpost__p__4576237__hl__medical__fromsearch__1

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/233815-does-my-filipino-fiance-really-need-a-pre-departure-orientation-seminar/page__view__findpost__p__4802419__hl__medical__fromsearch__1

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/320247-police-clearance/page__view__findpost__p__4790353__hl__medical__fromsearch__1

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/202435-cfo-exit-seminar/page__view__findpost__p__4810272__hl__cfo__fromsearch__1

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/320222-cfo-at-st-marys-and-cof-extension-office/page__view__findpost__p__4794750__hl__cfo__fromsearch__1

Took me about 2 minutes to gather those using the ADVANCED SEARCH feature, and typing in CFO & MEDICAL

Thanks for all of these threads.. I have read many some of these, but some are new to me.. This is very helpful because I didn't know anything about CFO before, so thanks..

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

My pleasure. The three main things to concentrate on are medical, interview, and CFO seminar. Within those you will hear about things like NBI clearances, CENOMARs, travel tax (yes, you will pay a tax for your asawa to leave the country at the airport, higher than what a non-Pinay will pay)... lots of good info here, just keep reading, and feel free to ask after you have read. One thing you might be confused about that has changed in the past year is scheduling the interview... it is done online now, using your MNL# that you can get from the NVC after they ship your packet to Manila. No need to call the USEM and try to schedule it on the phone. Suggest you do your medical NOW, in case her TB test comes up positive, as that can cause delays of up to 2 months or longer. (Read threads about sputum tests to see what I mean).

Good luck on your journey!

[hoody 8]

My pleasure. The three main things to concentrate on are medical, interview, and CFO seminar. Within those you will hear about things like NBI clearances, CENOMARs, travel tax (yes, you will pay a tax for your asawa to leave the country at the airport, higher than what a non-Pinay will pay)... lots of good info here, just keep reading, and feel free to ask after you have read. One thing you might be confused about that has changed in the past year is scheduling the interview... it is done online now, using your MNL# that you can get from the NVC after they ship your packet to Manila. No need to call the USEM and try to schedule it on the phone. Suggest you do your medical NOW, in case her TB test comes up positive, as that can cause delays of up to 2 months or longer. (Read threads about sputum tests to see what I mean).

Good luck on your journey!

How much is travel tax?(another rip-off brrr)

[rhenzhen 5]

<br>My pleasure.  The three main things to concentrate on are medical, interview, and CFO seminar.  Within those you will hear about things like NBI clearances, CENOMARs, travel tax (yes, you will pay a tax for your asawa to leave the country at the airport, higher than what a non-Pinay will pay)... lots of good info here, just keep reading, and feel free to ask after you have read.  One thing you might be confused about that has changed in the past year is scheduling the interview... it is done online now, using your MNL# that you can get from the NVC after they ship your packet to Manila.  No need to call the USEM and try to schedule it on the phone.  Suggest you do your medical NOW, in case her TB test comes up positive, as that can cause delays of up to 2 months or longer.  (Read threads about sputum tests to see what I mean).<br><br>Good luck on your journey!<br>

<br><br>Even though you are CR1 petition, you still need to provide a CENOMAR? I thought this is only for K1 petition? It doesn't make any sense coz before you can get marry in the Philippines and you are a foreign or a US citizen, they asked so many requirements. A certified copy of your Marriage Certificate should suffice as proof.  <br> Edited August 8, 2011 by rhenzhen

[M n J 7]

Thanks DavenRoxy. In regards to the CFO it's my understanding that I (US Citizen) need to file my Marriage Certificate to the Philippine Embassy in the US and then they register it with the NSO in Manila before doing the CFO. I have yet to do this. Is it a long process or can someone point me in a direction to start this?

[M n J 7]

bump.

Any help on the CFO question?

Also, my wife just got the NBI Clearence yesterday. She has not changed her last name and we don't plan on officially doing that until we are together in the States. The only way they could give her the clearence as married was to include my last name. I can't image this should be a problem, but any thoughts on that?

Thanks

[jon&rexie 0]

How much is travel tax?(another rip-off brrr)

For adult passengers, the travel tax is PHP1,620 (Business and Economy class) and PHP810 for children (2-11 years).

Plus 750 pesos terminal fee for international flights