Questions for Filipinas or Filipinos going thru K1

[LSnBigBear 61]

My fiancee and I are in discussions about time required for all of her items needed in Philippines as she would like to keep working. How this came about her former boss is courting her to join her in Cebu back in my fiancees' field of Education. I am advising against this due to her being in a contract etc if she goes. Her current employer she can leave when she is ready. My questions are for those that have been going through this:

1) SHe lives in Bohol. Will she have to go to Cebu for her passport?

2) How about her NBI CLearance?

3) From what I understand she will need to attend a SFO or CFO Seminar??? Are these in Bohol as well or does she have to journey to Cebu for this?

I know once she gets to having to go to Medical she will need to quit her job due to it being close to her interview (God Willing) as well. Our thoughts in reading all of the timelines and delays that we both want her to work as long as she can so her mind is occupied and not staring at computer and waiting... I know the hell that everyone is going thru waiting. Carmela has access to our log in here so please speak freely as she will be reading this as well.

Thank you all in advance.

Shawn

[Wally G! 58]

My fiancee and I are in discussions about time required for all of her items needed in Philippines as she would like to keep working. How this came about her former boss is courting her to join her in Cebu back in my fiancees' field of Education. I am advising against this due to her being in a contract etc if she goes. Her current employer she can leave when she is ready. My questions are for those that have been going through this:

1) SHe lives in Bohol. Will she have to go to Cebu for her passport?

All Philippines passport must be obtain from DFA office in Manila. You can set your appointment on-line.

http://www.passport.com.ph/

Passport Fees

Regular Processing: Php 950.00 (15 working days)

Rush Processing: Php 1,200.00 (7 working days)

An additional fee of Php 200.00 will be charged for processing of Lost Passports if it is still valid.

Documentary Requirements

http://www.passport.com.ph/info/requirements/for/new

2) How about her NBI CLearance?

Robinson’s Mall, Cebu City

Travel Abroad, Immigration Req., Visa Seaman, Marriage Requirement – P115.00

What are the NBI CLearance requirements?

2 Valid ID’s

What are considered valid I.D.’s?

Voter’s I.D., Postal I.D., SSS I.D., GSIS I.D., PRC License , Driver’s License, Company I.D, Valid Passport, ACR (for aliens), Senior Citizen I.D., Philhealth I.D., Student ID

3) From what I understand she will need to attend a SFO or CFO Seminar??? Are these in Bohol as well or does she have to journey to Cebu for this?

CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas).

CFO Cebu Desk

Causing-Lozada Building, Osmeña Boulevard corner

MJ Cuenco Street, Cebu City, Philippines

Telefax: (032) 255-5253

Email: cfocebu@cfo.gov.ph

Website: www.cfo.gov.ph

Requirements for Registration:

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1348%3Afiancee-spouses-and-other-partners-of-foreign-nationals&catid=140&Itemid=843

I know once she gets to having to go to Medical she will need to quit her job due to it being close to her interview (God Willing) as well. Our thoughts in reading all of the timelines and delays that we both want her to work as long as she can so her mind is occupied and not staring at computer and waiting... I know the hell that everyone is going thru waiting. Carmela has access to our log in here so please speak freely as she will be reading this as well.

Thank you all in advance.

Shawn

Yes I know how employers are in the Philippines with giving days off for these types of circumstances. She will need to travel to manila for her medical and it could be a 2 - 3 day process for the medical. If there is no issues!!!

You can read my post on St. Luke's Medical, CFO and Preparing beneficiaries I-129F package.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/347964-after-noa2-what-would-be-the-next-step/page__view__findpost__p__5111543

If you have any questions feel free to ask.

God Bless and Good Luck!!

[southcalhog 43]

My fiancee and I are in discussions about time required for all of her items needed in Philippines as she would like to keep working. How this came about her former boss is courting her to join her in Cebu back in my fiancees' field of Education. I am advising against this due to her being in a contract etc if she goes. Her current employer she can leave when she is ready. My questions are for those that have been going through this:

1) SHe lives in Bohol. Will she have to go to Cebu for her passport?

2) How about her NBI CLearance?

3) From what I understand she will need to attend a SFO or CFO Seminar??? Are these in Bohol as well or does she have to journey to Cebu for this?

I know once she gets to having to go to Medical she will need to quit her job due to it being close to her interview (God Willing) as well. Our thoughts in reading all of the timelines and delays that we both want her to work as long as she can so her mind is occupied and not staring at computer and waiting... I know the hell that everyone is going thru waiting. Carmela has access to our log in here so please speak freely as she will be reading this as well.

Thank you all in advance.

Shawn

The Answer to all 3 of your Questions is "Yes" she will have to go to Cebu. There is a DFA Office there also.my Fiancee got hers in Cebu. All can be gotten there in Cebu. Good Luck!

[Wally G! 58]

Just found the Cebu DFA Location. There is two locations. Call to verify which one is correct.

DFA CEBU

Causing Lozada Building, Osmena Blvd. cor Lapu-lapu Street, Cebu City

Tels. (032) 256-3193, 253-6798

Fax (032) 256-0624

Regional Consular Office, Cebu

4th Level, Pacific Mall-Metro Mandaue U.N. Avenue corner M.C. Briones St., Brgy Estancia, Mandaue City, Cebu City

Phone: (032) 520-5898; 520-6193; 520-6550

Fax: (032) 520-6551

E-mail: dfacebu@yahoo.com

Edited January 23, 2012 by Wally Greene

[actob99 156]

All Philippines passport must be obtain from DFA office in Manila. You can set your appointment on-line.

http://www.passport.com.ph/

I thought the same and had my fiancee call that appointment line in Manila, but she got her passpot in Lucena when she got her NSO birth certificate, so I know 100 percent that it is possible without going to Manila for the passport. I thought you had to go to Manila as well....