CFO Questions - Lack of Online Information Help

[sy_ny 2]

Hello!

 

You guys have been so helpful! So I’m asking a couple more questions as there’s no information I can find online for these! I tried calling and phones in the Philippines that are posted are usually incorrect numbers when you call - yes including the CFO phone number that is posted. 

 

Anyways, here are my questions!

 

(1) somehow the barcode confirmation for the reservation is not generating thus I can’t print it anyone has had the same issue? If so, what did you do to resolve? I used the phone and a laptop! Does that mean that my registration and my reservation has been confirmed? 

 

(2) one of the requirements was the IMMIGRANT DATA SUMMARY?  Is this the CFO form that was filled out?

 

(3) lastly, there is no specific instruction whether we should go to a specific location in Manila (where we opted to attend the seminar) or any nearest CFO for the actual peer counseling? Should we just pick out a location and show up 2 hours before the seminar?

 

We (think) we’re scheduled for Monday morning session 9:30 to noon. 

 

Please help! Thank you so much!

 

M

[payxibka 10,045]

1 hour ago, sy_ny said:

Hello!

 

You guys have been so helpful! So I’m asking a couple more questions as there’s no information I can find online for these! I tried calling and phones in the Philippines that are posted are usually incorrect numbers when you call - yes including the CFO phone number that is posted. 

 

Anyways, here are my questions!

 

(1) somehow the barcode confirmation for the reservation is not generating thus I can’t print it anyone has had the same issue? If so, what did you do to resolve? I used the phone and a laptop! Does that mean that my registration and my reservation has been confirmed? 

 

(2) one of the requirements was the IMMIGRANT DATA SUMMARY?  Is this the CFO form that was filled out?

 

(3) lastly, there is no specific instruction whether we should go to a specific location in Manila (where we opted to attend the seminar) or any nearest CFO for the actual peer counseling? Should we just pick out a location and show up 2 hours before the seminar?

 

We (think) we’re scheduled for Monday morning session 9:30 to noon. 

 

Please help! Thank you so much!

 

M

2)  immigrant data sheet comes with the do not open Visa package from the embassy if you are a immigrant Visa recipient 

[sy_ny 2]

7 minutes ago, payxibka said:

2)  immigrant data sheet comes with the do not open Visa package from the embassy if you are a immigrant Visa recipient 

I was expecting a packet with do not open package but there wasn’t any we had to open the package because it said to check the information on the visa... they returned the original birth certificate, his photos and his NBI along with the passport. It was literally a thin transparent plastic. 😞

[payxibka 10,045]

14 minutes ago, sy_ny said:

I was expecting a packet with do not open package but there wasn’t any we had to open the package because it said to check the information on the visa... they returned the original birth certificate, his photos and his NBI along with the passport. It was literally a thin transparent plastic. 😞

The embassy is switching to an electronic packet for what was previously in the envelope.  My guess is that the data sheet then is not given anymore 

[Hank_ 9,174]

3 hours ago, sy_ny said:

Hello!

 

You guys have been so helpful! So I’m asking a couple more questions as there’s no information I can find online for these! I tried calling and phones in the Philippines that are posted are usually incorrect numbers when you call - yes including the CFO phone number that is posted. 

 

Anyways, here are my questions!

 

(1) somehow the barcode confirmation for the reservation is not generating thus I can’t print it anyone has had the same issue? If so, what did you do to resolve? I used the phone and a laptop! Does that mean that my registration and my reservation has been confirmed? 

 

(2) one of the requirements was the IMMIGRANT DATA SUMMARY?  Is this the CFO form that was filled out?

 

(3) lastly, there is no specific instruction whether we should go to a specific location in Manila (where we opted to attend the seminar) or any nearest CFO for the actual peer counseling? Should we just pick out a location and show up 2 hours before the seminar?

 

We (think) we’re scheduled for Monday morning session 9:30 to noon. 

 

Please help! Thank you so much!

 

M

 

55 minutes ago, sy_ny said:

I was expecting a packet with do not open package but there wasn’t any we had to open the package because it said to check the information on the visa... they returned the original birth certificate, his photos and his NBI along with the passport. It was literally a thin transparent plastic. 😞

This is for your son correct?

 

He will attend the CFO counseling at the location where you scheduled the appt.    Can't just show up at any location. 

 

The Immigrant Data Sheet is attached to the DO NOT OPEN envelope ... but it appears your son received the new e-Visa .. there is not a DO NOT OPEN envelope with this new visa process.   There have been a few others before your son that received the e-Visa.    Bring what you have to CFO, they should be aware of the e-visa, your son is not the first to receive one.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION                                          

CFO-MANILA

• info@cfo.gov.ph
• Tel. No.: (02) 552-4700
• Fax No.: (02) 561-8332
• Citigold Center, 1345 Pres. Quirino Avenue corner Osmeña Highway, Manila, Philippines 1007

 
*********

 

Also there is a travel tax to pay before exiting, this can be paid at the airport or a variety of other methods.

 

TRAVEL TAX
       
Before exiting the Philippines (after receiving the visa and CFO sticker in your passport) there is Travel Tax to be paid.  This can be paid at the locations listed in the link below

http://tieza.gov.ph/travel-tax/

Locations for paying Travel Tax:  http://tieza.gov.ph/travel-tax/directory-of-travel-tax-offices/

Online payment option:  https://traveltax.tieza.gov.ph/

 

 

 

 

Edited April 18, 2019 by Hank_

[Medical0014 54]

I scheduled my cfo on May 20 but i still havent receive my appointment confirmation, i also heard i can squeeze in an earlier date for the appointment. I wanna get it done by the 1st week of May :( heeelp! 

Edited April 19, 2019 by inaonia

[Hank_ 9,174]

9 hours ago, inaonia said:

I scheduled my cfo on May 20 but i still havent receive my appointment confirmation, i also heard i can squeeze in an earlier date for the appointment. I wanna get it done by the 1st week of May :( heeelp! 

Very doubtful .

 

Someone else was trying to do this recently, they didn't succeed .. their posts are on here

[sy_ny 2]

14 hours ago, Hank_ said:

Very doubtful .

 

Someone else was trying to do this recently, they didn't succeed .. their posts are on here

I don’t think they send a confirmation via email, I didn’t get one either! There’s a download and print barcode button at the bottom, as of today I still haven’t been able to download ot and our schedule is on Monday first thing in the morning. I may have to solicit some of my friends back in the US to attempt to download the barcode and send it to me via email. Quite a challenging system I may say. Here’s to hoping it works...

[sy_ny 2]

On 4/19/2019 at 9:56 AM, inaonia said:

I scheduled my cfo on May 20 but i still havent receive my appointment confirmation, i also heard i can squeeze in an earlier date for the appointment. I wanna get it done by the 1st week of May :( heeelp! 

I finally got my confirmation, I was lacking an information that was preventing me from completing my registration...

 

make sure to have all of your information entered including your photo! 

 

M

[Medical0014 54]

10 hours ago, sy_ny said:

I finally got my confirmation, I was lacking an information that was preventing me from completing my registration...

 

make sure to have all of your information entered including your photo! 

 

M

How did you get it?

[Medical0014 54]

3 hours ago, inaonia said:

How did you get it?

Theres no 'continue' or 'save' option

[sy_ny 2]

12 hours ago, inaonia said:

Theres no 'continue' or 'save' option

Hi Internet is not very good in the province lol! My son’s photo that I uploaded was not successful so I had to take another picture and upload it again and once it appeared up to I was able to print the barcode and at the same time received an appointment confirmation via email!

 

 

M