CFO Seminar

Who says I'm not busy the past few months? Yeah I know!  I only have 58 remaining days before I fly to Canada.  

In my previous post, I shared with you how I processed my nomination up to my immigrant visa application.  Here in the Philippines, before you leave the country as first time immigrant, it is mandatory to attend the Pre-departure Seminar (PDOS) provided by The Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO).

Once you got your visa and have a tentative date of departure, schedule your PDOS appointment.  Simply follow the steps below:

1.  Go to CFO website www.cfo.gov.ph

2.  Click the R&R PDOS on the lower left side and you'll be directed to this site: https://cfo.ph/PDOS_Reservation/

3.  Confirm/Verify your email

4.  Fill-out the registration form - Make sure that you have with you the necessary documents needed in registration

5.  Choose your preferred schedule of seminar

6.  Check your data in the registration form 

7.  Submit online your registration form

8.  Print your barcoded confirmation form

Don't get confused on the barcoded confirmation form and online registration slip.  You can go without the online registration slip (this slip gave me headache looking for one) as long as you have the barcoded confirmation form, you can attend the seminar.

Procedure at the CFO office:

1.  Show your barcoded confirmation form to the reception

2.  The reception will give you a number and a color-coded ID, in my case, it was color green

3.  Wait for your number and window where you'll proceed to flash in the monitor

4.  Present your barcoded confirmation form, passport, CoPR copy (The staff will ask you what is your expected job in Canada)

5.  Pay P400 at the cashier 

6.  Proceed to the orientation room (2nd floor for Canada)

7.  After the seminar, the facilitator will return your passport with the CFO stamp and a booklet about Canada :)

It's only a 2-hour very informative seminar.