Does My Filipino Fiancé Really Need A Pre Departure Orientation Seminar?

[Deputy Purple 1,294]

If the OP has been on VJ for 9 months and had no idea about the CFO requirement then what was that time spent doing?

[edp333 9]

If the OP has been on VJ for 9 months and had no idea about the CFO requirement then what was that time spent doing?

Perhaps reading the guides and the K1 forum.

[Deputy Purple 1,294]

Perhaps reading the guides and the K1 forum.

How is my question off-topic? He is surprised by the CFO requirement despite being a VJ member for 9 months.

[Zen Den 18]

If the OP has been on VJ for 9 months and had no idea about the CFO requirement then what was that time spent doing?

the OP became a member 9 months ago but it doesn't mean she was active in VJ the whole time, a lot of people are like that, and it's normal

[perpetualbliss 0]

If the OP has been on VJ for 9 months and had no idea about the CFO requirement then what was that time spent doing?

not spending my time on VJ, obviously, that's why I had no idea

[Deputy Purple 1,294]

not spending my time on VJ, obviously, that's why I had no idea

Well did you get any useful information from VJ? I don't know how the CFO requirement could have been missed it's not exactly hiding behind the trees.

FWIW, I'm not trying to be a smart/jack-a$$ here. We each are the masters of our own Visa Journey and the resources we choose to use are only as useful as we let them be. My wife & I can to VJ because we wanted to understand the whole process and we were able to glean a very complete understanding of what to expect at every stage of the process.

[perpetualbliss 0]

Well did you get any useful information from VJ? I don't know how the CFO requirement could have been missed it's not exactly hiding behind the trees.

FWIW, I'm not trying to be a smart/jack-a$$ here. We each are the masters of our own Visa Journey and the resources we choose to use are only as useful as we let them be. My wife & I can to VJ because we wanted to understand the whole process and we were able to glean a very complete understanding of what to expect at every stage of the process.

yup, VJ is a wonderful resource... helped me a lot preparing my K-1 packet.

[Calypso 464]

not spending my time on VJ, obviously, that's why I had no idea

You don't have to spend time here or at any other site more than necessary but don't be complacent either.

BTW, before your fiance leaves the Philippines, make sure he has some extra original copies of birth certificate that you can use in the U.S. for the AOS. If it's his first time to fly here remind him, too, about what to expect when it comes to the whole travel and the weather in your locale, especially if he's traveling alone. Even clothes to wear to be comfy during the flight matters. You know that simple things make a difference somehow.

Hakuna matata.

God bless us all.

FAE

[SuperDuper! 230]

CFO = $650p, Terminal Departure Tax = $750p, Immigrant Flying Tax = $1620p Gimme-A-Break Tax = Priceless!

[Mr.&Mrs.A 0]

Does anyone know when the benficiary fiancee attends the CFO Seminar are they required to provide any legal documents from the USC Petitioner ?

[Calypso 464]

Does anyone know when the benficiary fiancee attends the CFO Seminar are they required to provide any legal documents from the USC Petitioner ?

When I took the medical exam at St. Luke's on October 13-14 this year, I met some applicants who have already done the CFO. You can do it once your case is already with the Consulate, before or after the medical exam and before or after the interview. If you do it before your visa is released, you'd have to return there to get your sticker although you had the CFO in advance. That means they don't release the sticker unless you have your visa. I am from Cebu but I attended the CFO in Manila after the interview because I heard from friends that Cebu makes it one whole day. It was really fast in Manila. Besides, they only asked for two valid IDs. That's all.

FAE

[Angel and Gendy 1]

Can't I just pay 2000p not to have the hassle?

[belle21 0]

I'd like to ask if I can just go the CFO office directly or I need to make a reservation?

[belle21 0]

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When I took the medical exam at St. Luke's on October 13-14 this year, I met some applicants who have already done the CFO. You can do it once your case is already with the Consulate, before or after the medical exam and before or after the interview. If you do it before your visa is released, you'd have to return there to get your sticker although you had the CFO in advance. That means they don't release the sticker unless you have your visa. I am from Cebu but I attended the CFO in Manila after the interview because I heard from friends that Cebu makes it one whole day. It was really fast in Manila. Besides, they only asked for two valid IDs. That's all.

FAE <img src="http://www.visajourney.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/luv.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="luv.gif" />

Did you just attend the CFO without reserving a slot?

[~happyndinlove~ 540]

I'd like to ask if I can just go the CFO office directly or I need to make a reservation?

Did you just attend the CFO without reserving a slot?

No.

Edited July 25, 2011 by ~happyndinlove~