FBI Clearance Required?

[Nacafagno 0]

Hello all,

 

My wife is awaiting her visa interview in Manila and since today I was under the impression that only an NBI clearance was needed for the beneficiary. 
 

She just told me that she saw other petitioners posting that some CFO counselors are asking for FBI clearance from the petitioner. Is this a new process they are implanting that I’m unaware of. I can’t find much I formation online about it but from what I can tell this is coming not from the US side, but the Filipino government. Should I go ahead and obtain this clearance just in case? The application is only $18 but the fingerprint fee is $50 so I’d rather not waste the money if it’s not even an issue. Any information would be appreciated. 

[Dashinka 25,796]

Moved to the Philippines Regional Forum as topic is country specific.

[nelmagriffin 167]

Hello!

1. 

NVC Processing

 

2.

Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO)

or

Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO)

 

references:

 

 Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) and Interview Preparation

A. What are the Requirements?

 

Primary Requirements

1. Barcoded Confirmation form of GCP Appointment
2. Original valid passport and additional two (2) valid IDs;
3. Original valid visa and Confirmation of Permanent Residence (for Canada-bound only);
4. Petitioner’s passport copy or one (1) valid ID; and
5. Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Marriage certificate in security paper (if married in the Philippines);
6. Report of Marriage in Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) security paper (if married overseas)

 

Additional documents may be required in the event that the counselor / facilitator determines it to be essential to complete the guidance and counseling process. It is advised for all the GCP applicants to prepare the following documents in advance (if applicable to them):

• Divorce decree/certificate of Filipino spouse or foreign spouse (if previously married)
• Annulment papers of Filipino spouse or foreign spouse (if previously married)
• Proof of residency/Alien Registration Card-ARC of foreign spouse
• Proof of relationship (pictures together, e-mails, among others)
• Death certificate of Filipino spouse or foreign spouse (if widowed)
• Certificate of family relations / registration of foreign spouse
• Proof of Civil status or Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR)
• Valid no criminal records certification/clearance or any equivalent document to indicate lack of criminal/derogatory record
• Documents in foreign language must be officially translated to English

 

[nelmagriffin 167]

I have not heard of anyone being asked with FBI CLEARANCE, but maybe some members could chime in.

 I simply typed and here is the answer.

Immigrant sponsors are not required to have an FBI background check¹²³⁴⁵. However, they are responsible for providing financial support to the immigrants they sponsor¹³⁴

[J.M. 313]

Over the past several months, some petitioners (10 or so) have reported being asked to provide an FBI background check for CFO.  However, all of them that I am aware of were for K-1, not spousal.  I doubt that will make any difference but just pointing that out.  I would get one, especially if your wife has significant travel to attend CFO.  At least one person was told that they could email the FBI report, which they did.  Upon receipt of the email, CFO replied and said (I'm paraphrasing) "great, now hand deliver it to us."