CFO requirements

[itsnews2 0]

Hi to all here!!! ,

i got 2 children age 6 and 2 from my american husband .I am also a IR1 visa.My Children are also a US Passport Holder/Philippines Passport holder since they born here in the Philippines. We would like to travel together with my children to the US soon ,Now the Question is do i still need to go to CFO for thier CFO Sticker for theri Philippines Passport since this children are Dual Citizen?Any info very appreciated?

[bendinlar 16]

A question best asked in the Philippines forum. You can ask to get it moved there.

As I recall they would not need to mess with CFO. Just registration if anything. But better to wait for the pros to confirm or deny that.

[Hank_ 9,173]

Hi to all here!!! ,

i got 2 children age 6 and 2 from my american husband .I am also a IR1 visa.My Children are also a US Passport Holder/Philippines Passport holder since they born here in the Philippines. We would like to travel together with my children to the US soon ,Now the Question is do i still need to go to CFO for thier CFO Sticker for theri Philippines Passport since this children are Dual Citizen?Any info very appreciated?

They are US citizens, they do not need CFO. CFO is only for Philippine emigrates exiting the country.

You may want to check into the travel tax though. It can be paid at the NAIA, so easily handled if needed.

T

[Ontarkie 13,915]

~~Moved to the Philippines forum, from Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion~~

[Greenbaum 12,258]

Greg and Geri, on 19 Aug 2014 - 05:14 AM, said:

Hi to all here!!! ,

i got 2 children age 6 and 2 from my american husband .I am also a IR1 visa.My Children are also a US Passport Holder/Philippines Passport holder since they born here in the Philippines. We would like to travel together with my children to the US soon ,Now the Question is do i still need to go to CFO for thier CFO Sticker for theri Philippines Passport since this children are Dual Citizen?Any info very appreciated?

No need for CFO for anyone of you. Use their US passport to travel and no problems. You, already completed the CFO so no need to repeat.

Your good to go

[itsnews2 0]

Thanks alots for all the Reply... Is anybody here have an idea what is DS-260?If i filled up this form does it means i need the signature of my petitioner who are happen in the US now .Need help because my interview is so close.Thanks alot for any information .Have a great day again to all.

[dvc 11]

The general rule when traveling as a dual/multiple citizen is always enter/exit a country on its own passport if you possess one. (In the case of many countries, including the US, this is codified in law) I would have them complete the CFO registration in case an immigration agent decides to make trouble (or is fishing for a bribe).

Edited August 20, 2014 by dvc

[SennaBrigante 92]

They are citizens, not emigrants so no need for CFO. My daughter is also dual.

[Hank_ 9,173]

The general rule when traveling as a dual/multiple citizen is always enter/exit a country on its own passport if you possess one. (In the case of many countries, including the US, this is codified in law) I would have them complete the CFO registration in case an immigration agent decides to make trouble (or is fishing for a bribe).

totally not necessary

[dvc 11]

totally not necessary

I respectfully disagree.

You can't pick and choose whichever nationality is more convenient for any given situation.. All countries treat their citizens or nationals within their own borders as their own regardless of other nationalities they might posess. If you look at it from an RP standpoint, their mother has a US IR-1, the clear implication is they are going to the US on a permanent basis so its not a huge leap of faith that a BOI agent processing outbound documents will put two and two together.

Edited August 20, 2014 by dvc

[Hank_ 9,173]

I respectfully disagree.

You can't pick and choose whichever nationality is more convenient for any given situation.. All countries treat their citizens or nationals within their own borders as their own regardless of other nationalities they might posess. If you look at it from an RP standpoint, their mother has a US IR-1, the clear implication is they are going to the US on a permanent basis so its not a huge leap of faith that a BOI agent processing outbound documents will put two and two together.

You can disagree all you like, but you are still wrong. I suggest you read the CFO website as they make it very clear WHO is required to complete CFO. Link below.

For Filipinos leaving the country with immigrant VISA

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1347:for-filipinos-leaving-the-country-with-an-immigrant-visa&catid=139

In the situation of the OP, they are not exiting the country with immigrant VISAS, being they are already U.S. citizens NO visa is required...NO CFO required.

[dvc 11]

You can disagree all you like, but you are still wrong. I suggest you read the CFO website as they make it very clear WHO is required to complete CFO. Link below.

For Filipinos leaving the country with immigrant VISA

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1347:for-filipinos-leaving-the-country-with-an-immigrant-visa&catid=139

In the situation of the OP, they are not exiting the country with immigrant VISAS, being they are already U.S. citizens NO visa is required...NO CFO required.

That notwithstanding, outbound BOI agents REGULARLY ask for CFO for RP citizens not legally required to have it. Usually its young unmarried females, but its not limited to that, especially if the agent is fishing for some tea money.

Edited August 20, 2014 by dvc

[Hank_ 9,173]

Many illegal things happen. Correct answer still is: CFO not required - they are USC.