CFO Experience

[RO_AH 1,659]

With visa now in hand (she received it Friday 8/6) we registered for the CFO on Monday morning. With all I have read here I was somewhat worried. I will attach the list that they sent my wife.  I was thinking I should submit as much as possible on the list at first, but instead I decided to just send the 4 things required and wait to see if they request anything else. After sending the documents we received and appointment for the following day at 11:00am. My wife was extremely nervous and I did my best to reassure her even though I was worried too. I called my wife in Skype during the counseling session so that she would feel at ease. I understand enough Tagalog to follow the conversation. She asked how we met and the usual questions you would expect. How long together, do we have kids, when did we get married, if I was married before, when I got divorced, do I have other children, how often I go there, where I live, what do I do for a living, etc. The call was less than 10 minutes total. The counselor told her that she comes across relationships that seem fake, but since we have been together for 10 years and have 2 children together she had no concerns and informed her that she has successfully completed the Guidance and Counseling Program of the Commission and to check her email to make payment and receive her certificate.

 

Please send the digital copies of the following registration requirements for checking/verification at (email address of the person assigned to us)

1. Valid passport;
2. Valid visa or visa grant notice; and
3. Petitioner's passport
4. Marriage certificate or Report of Marriage - ROM (in PSA security paper) (if married)

Additional documents may be required in the event that the counselor determines it to be essential to complete the guidance and counseling process.
1. Divorce decree/certificate (of Filipino spouse or foreign spouse, if previously married);
2. Annulment paper (of Filipino spouse or foreign spouse, if previously married);
3. Proof of residency/Alien Registration Card-ARC (of foreign spouse);
4. Proof of relationship (picture together, e-mails, among others);
5. Death certificate (of Filipino spouse or foreign spouse, if widow/widower);
6. Certificate of Family relations / registration (of foreign spouse);
7. Declaration of undertaking of travel in letter format to include the following activities to prepare for travel, Itinerary of Travel and How to ensure safe travel and stay (if will be required by counselor/facilitator);
8. Affidavit of invitation and support (financial support/safety/medical insurance) notarized and authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate who has jurisdiction over the destination or host country (if will be required by counselor/facilitator);
9. Explanation on why the foreign partner cannot travel to the Philippines in letter format (if will be required by counselor/facilitator);
10. Valid no criminal records certification/clearance or any equivalent document to indicate lack of criminal derogatory record or medical/psychological condition (if will be required by counselor/facilitator).
CFO Officers will go over your documents which can take a few days to process. We will update your verification status thru another e-mail. In the event that your requirements are complete and verified, you will be notified of your tele-counseling schedule by your counselor/facilitator

Important Reminders:
1. You need to complete the OF-CORS online registration prior to paying the registration and courier service fees. Carefully follow the procedure and input the correct information when you register to avoid unnecessary delay of the issuance of your temporary and original certificate and/or sticker.
2. You can't change your delivery details after paying for the CFO-OFCORS for GCP registration and courier service fees so please use the permanent and correct address.
3. Immediately after completion of CFO-OFCORS for GCP registration, pay your registration and courier fees and submit your proof of payment/deposit slip, and valid passport at ofcors.payment@cfo.gov.ph.
 

Edited August 10, 2021 by RO_AH

[jameyj 73]

Your post of the CFO experience is VERY helpful. Thank you for providing this. I am sure it will help many!

[RO_AH 1,659]

I wanted add something I did to help my wife during her interview which also helped greatly for the CFO. I made a timeline in Excel which listed all of our important dates so she could study it and have all of that for immediate recall during her interview. It included among other things, when we first met, when we first met in person, dates of all my trips there, my divorce, when I proposed, wedding day, etc. I think her ability to answer all questions related to those things quickly, accurately, and without hesitation helped her greatly.

[Murph4865 597]

8 hours ago, RO_AH said:

I wanted add something I did to help my wife during her interview which also helped greatly for the CFO. I made a timeline in Excel which listed all of our important dates so she could study it and have all of that for immediate recall during her interview. It included among other things, when we first met, when we first met in person, dates of all my trips there, my divorce, when I proposed, wedding day, etc. I think her ability to answer all questions related to those things quickly, accurately, and without hesitation helped her greatly.

Have you gotten any news yet on your venture? Or are you still waiting?

[RO_AH 1,659]

2 hours ago, Murph4865 said:

Have you gotten any news yet on your venture? Or are you still waiting?

The last week has been a lot of progress. She received her visa, and her CFO so she is ready to fly. I was told I will have my visa soon as well. Right now I am planning on going there in October to bring them here.