CFO sticker

[Rissa92 1]

Hi everyone I just want to know about the cfo sticker,do I still need it even if I'm not using my foreign husbands surname? I still can leave phil without cfo?

[Al422 221]

Need CFO. No ifs, ands or buts. Once immigration sees the CR-1 and no sticker, you are not getting on the plane.

It is only $25 and a half day. Not worth even thinking about how to get around it. Just do it.

[Hank_ 9,173]

It isn't about your name, it is about the VISA in your passport.

"As a Filipino emigrant, or those who have been granted an immigrant-class visa, you are required by the Philippine Government by virtue of Article 19 of Presidential Decree No. 442, to register with the Commission on Filipinos Overseas before leaving the country to settle in a foreign land. "

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

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

[manilaraf 28]

Presidential Decree eh? Thanks again, President Marcos…

[Al422 221]

Let's put it this way: If it were $500 instead of $25 you would pay it anyway, so let's call the fact that it is only $25 a good thing.

[jhonster 23]

It isn't about your name, it is about the VISA in your passport.

"As a Filipino emigrant, or those who have been granted an immigrant-class visa, you are required by the Philippine Government by virtue of Article 19 of Presidential Decree No. 442, to register with the Commission on Filipinos Overseas before leaving the country to settle in a foreign land. "

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

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

I was just reading the links you provided. And since my wife is immigrating to the USA with me as my wife (CR1/i130), I understand she needs her CFO sticker and GCC certificate. But what about this Pre-departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) or the Peer Counseling Seminar??

I'm not sure if she needs this 2 hour class as well? Or if the CFO & GCC are enough for her purposes.

Thanks for any help Hank =))

[Al422 221]

I never heard of the second one. My wife got CFO only and no problem. Maybe different if CR-1 (she was K-1)?

[Hank_ 9,173]

I was just reading the links you provided. And since my wife is immigrating to the USA with me as my wife (CR1/i130), I understand she needs her CFO sticker and GCC certificate. But what about this Pre-departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) or the Peer Counseling Seminar??

I'm not sure if she needs this 2 hour class as well? Or if the CFO & GCC are enough for her purposes.

Thanks for any help Hank =))

PDOS is different, it is for exiting immigrants that are NOT a wife or fiancee.

[Rissa92 1]

Oh ok thanks, so when I should get cfo? After visa issued or before I get a visa interview? What r the requirments?

[Hank_ 9,173]

Oh ok thanks, so when I should get cfo? After visa issued or before I get a visa interview? What r the requirments?

It really doesn't matter anymore if you do it before or after, with the appointment system things are much smoother now.

As for what is required, click my link below then click the CFO tab for details (CFO is CFO doesn't matter if it is K-1 or CR-1)

[Rissa92 1]

Do I need to set an schedule for that? And how to get registration form?

[Piaoliang2008 3]

Do I need to set an schedule for that? And how to get registration form?

Follow hank's guide.

If u will be having the seminar in manila, Yes, u need to set an appointment online then print the confirmation that will be sent to ur email then present that at the CFO office. U will be asked to fill out/ sign another form before the seminar will start.

Edited October 28, 2014 by Piaoliang2008

[Rissa92 1]

Ok thank u, I saw the application form online they need the visa number,but some people say u can also get before u have the visa,when's the best to get CFO?

[Hank_ 9,173]

Yes you can do the seminar before, just leave the visa number blank

[teddy k 35]

My wife was told recently after she was done with her CFO to come back to office after she gets her visa to get the sticker is that true?