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Philippine CFO and GCP requirements

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ChrisnKris   6

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Hi All...

New here and just learning the ropes how to use this site...

Just wondering if anyone knows if it is absolutly required to attend the Philippine GCP before my Fiance can leave the country and travel to the US once her visa is approved??

TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   47,240

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*** Country-specific thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the Philippines regional subforum. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

J and T Thomas Rookie

J and T Thomas   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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For the past three decades, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas

(CFO) has implemented the

Guidance and Counseling Program (GCP)

for fiancé(e)s, spouses and other partners of foreign nationals or of

former Filipino citizens. Republic Act 10364 (“An Act Expanding the Anti-

Trafficking in Person Act of 2012”)

requires the conduct of mandatory

counseling services for Filipinos in intermarriages.

The GCP is also a requirement under the implementing rules and

regulations of Republic Act 8239 or the Philippine Passport Act for Filipino

fiancé(e)s, partners and spouses of foreign nationals or former Filipino

citizens who are applying for a passport for the first time or adopting the

surname of the foreign spouse.

The main objective of the programs is to assist the integration of

Filipinos in their host countries by educating them on the realities of

international migration, and preparing them to meet the practical, cultural

and psychological challenges attendant to cross cultural marriage and

migration..........info from this site....

K-1 Visa Process - Philippines

Edited by J and T Thomas
Brassballs Community Regular

Brassballs   48

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Hi All...

New here and just learning the ropes how to use this site...

Just wondering if anyone knows if it is absolutly required to attend the Philippine GCP before my Fiance can leave the country and travel to the US once her visa is approved??

Yes it is ABSOLUTLY necessary. Fairly painless. Schedule on-line, gather all required documents, and pay your fees.

My asawa is attending today and I'll provide an update after hearing form her.

IR-1/CR-1 Visa
Service Center : Vermont Service Center
Consulate : Manila, Philippines
Marriage (if applicable): 2014-05-17
I-130 Sent : 2014-06-23
I-130 NOA1 : 2014-06-25
I-130 RFE : 2014-08-11 (Wanted NSO Marriage Certificate, not LCR)
I-130 RFE Sent : 2014-08-14
I-130 Approved : 2014-08-27
NVC Received : 2014-09-15
Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2014-09-17
Pay AOS Bill : 2014-09-17
Submit DS-261 : 2014-09-17
Send AOS Package : 2014-09-19
Receive IV Bill : 2014-10-03
Pay IV Bill : 2014-10-03
Received Interview Letter by E-mail: 2015-03-20 (May 5, 2015)
SLEC completed: 2015-04-22
Visa Approved: 2015-05-05
Visa Issued: 2015-05-15 (221g for no CENOMAR!)

Visa Received: 2015-05-21

POE: Chicago 2015-09-14

GC Received: 2015-11-17

Zedayn Experienced

Zedayn   486

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Philippines
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Hi All...

New here and just learning the ropes how to use this site...

Just wondering if anyone knows if it is absolutly required to attend the Philippine GCP before my Fiance can leave the country and travel to the US once her visa is approved??

That is a big YES! It is definitely absolutely without-a-doubt required to attend CFO before you are allowed to leave Philippines. Your fiancée will not be allowed to board the plane unless she has the sticker from CFO in her passport.

K-1
NOA1: 04/08/2014; NOA2: 04/21/2014; Visa interview, approved: 07/15/2014; POE: 07/25/2014; Marriage: 09/05/2014

 

AOS

NOA1:  09/12/2014;  Biometrics:  10/06/2014;  EAD/AP Received:  11/26/2014;  Interview Waiver Letter:  01/02/2015;  

RFE:  07/09/2015;  Permanent Residency Granted:  07/27/2015;  Green card Received:  08/22/2015

 

ROC

NOA1:  05/24/2017;  Biometrics:  06/13/2017;  Approved without interview:  09/05/2018;  10 Yr Green card Received:  09/13/2018

 

Naturalization

08/09/2020 -- Filed N-400 online

08/09/2020 -- NOA1 date

08/11/2020 -- NOA1 received in the mail

12/30/2020 -- Received notice online that an interview was scheduled

02/11/2021 -- Interview

Hank_ Grand Master

Hank_   9,174

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Hi All...

New here and just learning the ropes how to use this site...

Just wondering if anyone knows if it is absolutly required to attend the Philippine GCP before my Fiance can leave the country and travel to the US once her visa is approved??

For sure required to attend CFO, ain't leavin' home without it! ;)

There are details on CFO and many of the documents they are known to ask for in my link below, follow the flashing arrow.

Hank

"Chance Favors The Prepared Mind"

 

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