Regarding CFO process

[Matt & Dhaz 4]

I would like to ask how it goes to change single status to married status before filing? Were married last march 16,2013. Thanks

[Ryan H 3,796]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Philippines regional forum; topic is country specific.

[Hank_ 9,173]

I would like to ask how it goes to change single status to married status before filing? Were married last march 16,2013. Thanks

Where were you married? You are saying before filing so I can guess you were married in the Phils and that you are looking to file for the IR/CR-1 visa.

Edited May 4, 2013 by Hank_

[Matt & Dhaz 4]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Philippines regional forum; topic is country specific.

Thanks for your response

[Matt & Dhaz 4]

Where were you married? You are saying before filing so I can guess you were married in the Phils and that you are looking to file for the IR/CR-1 visa.

Oh we're married in the Philippines. yes.

[Natsukiii 35]

I would like to ask how it goes to change single status to married status before filing? Were married last march 16,2013. Thanks

Hey Dhaz!

When Eunice and I got married this past March 24, 2013, her status automatically changed to married. In the Philippines, it is automatic and there is no additional paperwork given that your Pastor/Priest/Other Officiant reported the marriage to the Local Registrar and the National Statistics Office.

I hope this helps!

Justin

Edited May 11, 2013 by Eunice&Justin

[Matt & Dhaz 4]

Hey Dhaz!

When Eunice and I got married this past March 24, 2013, her status automatically changed to married. In the Philippines, it is automatic and there is no additional paperwork given that your Pastor/Priest/Other Officiant reported the marriage to the Local Registrar and the National Statistics Office.

I hope this helps!

Justin

Hello Justin, thanks Oh i figured out that my question is wrong... lol What I want to know how will I change my status in my passport? I had my passport last year but my status there was single and my last name was my old name. Someone said to me that I need to attend seminar to get CFO certificate and sticker before they'll issue my new passport. That confuses me. lol

[Natsukiii 35]

Hello Justin, thanks Oh i figured out that my question is wrong... lol What I want to know how will I change my status in my passport? I had my passport last year but my status there was single and my last name was my old name. Someone said to me that I need to attend seminar to get CFO certificate and sticker before they'll issue my new passport. That confuses me. lol

Hey Dhaz,

No problem. You will need to apply for a renewal at DFA. Here's some information from the DFA website:

For spouse of foreign national who would like to use their married surname:

• Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or Certified True Copy (CTC) of MC issued by the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) and duly authenticated by NSO. Transcribed Marriage Contract from the LCR is required when entries in NSO Marriage Contract are blurred or unreadable.
• Report of Marriage duly authenticated by NSO if married abroad
• Original and photocopy of Commission of Filipino Overseas (CFO) Guidance and Counseling Certificate of Attendance (required for first time applicants or renewal of passport to be used for the first time the surname of the husband)

So yes, you need to attend the CFO Seminar in order to use Matt's last name. I hope this helps!

Justin

Edited May 12, 2013 by Eunice&Justin

[Matt & Dhaz 4]

Hey Dhaz,

No problem. You will need to apply for a renewal at DFA. Here's some information from the DFA website:

For spouse of foreign national who would like to use their married surname:

• Marriage Contract (MC) in Security Paper (SECPA) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or Certified True Copy (CTC) of MC issued by the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) and duly authenticated by NSO. Transcribed Marriage Contract from the LCR is required when entries in NSO Marriage Contract are blurred or unreadable.
• Report of Marriage duly authenticated by NSO if married abroad
• Original and photocopy of Commission of Filipino Overseas (CFO) Guidance and Counseling Certificate of Attendance (required for first time applicants or renewal of passport to be used for the first time the surname of the husband)

So yes, you need to attend the CFO Seminar in order to use Matt's last name. I hope this helps!

Justin

WOW! Thank you Justin that will help a lot.