CFO Seminar confusion for K1 & K2 visa holders (GCP/PDOS)

[chanoey 0]

We already have our passports with US visa on it. We're leaving on the 29th. CFO's website is too vague or just hella confusing (and badly designed).

1. What is the difference between GCP and PDOS?

- As I understand, GCP is required for my mother and PDOS is required for me. (I'm 20 btw, turning 21 before March so we need to hurry.)

2. Do we (both) have to attend both seminars?

- I already registered my mom for the GCP seminar and she'll have the appointment on the 26th.

3. If I am correct about PDOS, what relationship do I put in the first field, son or Filipino Fiancee (but as a derivative)?

I badly need a response now because my mom is scolding me for not registering early

[Greenbaum 12,259]

They have a step by step registration portal which will walk you through by you answering questions which leads you to the proper seminar plus will give you an appointment. Here is the address. Once you get through answering the questions, you will be registering for the proper seminar. There is no need to know which one etc. etc. as it guides you to the one for you based on your visa type, the country your immigrating to and your age.

https://cfo.ph/pdos_reservation/Register.aspx

Edited February 1, 2016 by Greenbaum

[Bdr23 0]

well, i'm only 20 years old and I only attended the PDOS... and my category is ir-2.

in my seminar (pdos) the speaker only discussed about what to do before or after your flight to US. what to bring... general things about being a LPR in US. that's all. maybe you'll just need to attend the PDOS because all I know is GCP is for k1 visa holders lang.. i'm really not sure.. HAHAHA. )

[Hank_ 9,174]

We already have our passports with US visa on it. We're leaving on the 29th. CFO's website is too vague or just hella confusing (and badly designed).

1. What is the difference between GCP and PDOS?

- As I understand, GCP is required for my mother and PDOS is required for me. (I'm 20 btw, turning 21 before March so we need to hurry.)

2. Do we (both) have to attend both seminars?

- I already registered my mom for the GCP seminar and she'll have the appointment on the 26th.

3. If I am correct about PDOS, what relationship do I put in the first field, son or Filipino Fiancee (but as a derivative)?

I badly need a response now because my mom is scolding me for not registering early

GCP is for spouses and fiancees. PDOS is for all other exiting immigrates. Your mom completes GCP. You complete PDOS. You each schedule an appointment for the relevant seminar. You are the son (as a derivative)

Here is some info I have on hand, mostly it is for spouses/fiancees.

(Here is a link for PDOS http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2834:rar-pdos-press-release&catid=108:cfo-press-release&Itemid=839 https://cfo.ph/PDOS_Reservation/ )

ALL exiting required to attend.

There have been changes regarding CFO so for sure read through their website.

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2334:frequently-asked-questions-on-cfo-guidance-and-counseling-program&catid=110:frequently-asked-questions&Itemid=858

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2909:attend-the-gcp-in-manila--cebu&catid=102:tabs

Required documents & "OTHER DOCUMENTS" they ask for at CFO: originals & copies of; CENOMAR (CEMAR and marriage certificate if married), certified birth certificate. Passport and copies of bio page of passport, visa page from passport, pictures together. From USC (copies of) - bio page of passport, birth certificate, divorce decree (if been married before) are the most common requests. The "other documents" clause can be ANYTHING with those nit-wits at CFO.

When you get to the 3rd floor, You'd be asked to fill up an Information Sheet. (Yes, you have to fill it up there, It's not the downloadable one on the CFO website.) Make sure you answer ALL questions/fields. Rendering this incomplete will be one of their criterias for you to be "HELD/ON HOLD" for one on one counseling.

Information Needed on the Form:

- Basic Information about you, the fiance(e)/spouse (Name, Address, Birthday, etc.; Your Birthplace is important too, specify which city/town/area/province)

- Basic Information about your petitioner (Sometimes you are going to be asked for the Birth Certificate copy)

- FULL MAIDEN NAME of fiance(e)/spouse's MOTHER

- Contact person in the Philippines, specifically immediate family as in Father, Mother, Siblings.

- Landline Number of Petitioner. (I know, I know, most of you guys don't use landlines now. That's what was running through my mind too.) If no landline is available, Landline of Petitioner's Nearest Relative or Petitioner's Neighbor.

- Petitioner's Educational Attainment, Degree/Course, Occupation

- Information on Petitioner's Divorce/Annulment/Death of previous wife or husband. You must have a copy of the Divorce Decree/Death Certificate.

- ZIPCODES. Both the petitioner and the beneficiary. Never forget to write those down.

** From the Family Code of the Philippines: it's 21-25 years old for advice and 18-21 years old for consent. (Some are posted on VJ that they were not asked for this, yet others have been asked, so be prepared) Bring the ID of the parents, plus copies, postal ID should be adequate.

Examples (from Quezon City):

Advice of Parents: http://www.quezoncity.gov.ph/images/stories/downloadables/forms/parentadvice.pdf

Consent to Marry: http://www.quezoncity.gov.ph/images/stories/downloadables/forms/consenttomarriage.pdf

Edited February 1, 2016 by Hank_