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Is CFO sticker a Philippine immigration requirement upon leaving from Philippines to Australia?

itscarloitscarlo SingaporePosts: 118Member
Hi. I would like to enquire and verify if CFO is a Philippine immigration requirement upon leaving from Philippines to Australia? I was granted an Australian Skilled - Nominated (subclass 190) (Permanent) Visa recently in Singapore (I applied here in Singapore) and was planning to take a month break in Manila before migrating to Sydney. Suddnely I got stress of knowing (from an old [2012] thread here) that immigration in PH will look for this CFO sticker, aside from the Visa grant notice before departing Philippines.

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Oct 8, 2015 : IELTS Exam Result
Sep 15, 2016 : Skills Assessment Application (VETASSESS) - submitted
Oct 28, 2016 : VETASSESS results: Positive
(waited for ACT to open on July 2017, but tried NSW while waiting)
Jun 02, 2017 : Lodged EOI for State Sponsorship Visa (NSW) : claiming 60pts.
Jun 22, 2017 EOI selected. ITA for NSW Nomination
Jun 29, 2017 : Approval of NSW Nomination. ITA for a Skilled-Nominated (Subclass 190) Permanent Visa
Jul 5, 2017 : Lodged visa application
Processed Medical, SG and PH police clearances, and Form 80
Aug 19, 2017 : Submitted SG and PH Police Clearances and Form 80
Oct 18, 2017 : Visa Granted (Skilled-Nominated [Subclass 190] Permanent Visa)

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  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
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    If you are departing from the Phils to Au, hahanapan ka sa Phil immigration ng CFO sticker.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
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    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

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  • OzlazOzlaz Melbourne
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    Mag attend ka na lang. 2 hrs lang naman iyon, at very informative naman :)

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  • itscarloitscarlo Singapore
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    @Cassey Thanks. Sbi din kasi sken, whether sa PH or other countries ka manggaling going to Australia, pagbalik mo daw ng Pinas (for example magbakasyon), hahanapin pa rin daw yun. May bayad ba yun at ung meron, how much?

    Graphic Designer

    Oct 8, 2015 : IELTS Exam Result
    Sep 15, 2016 : Skills Assessment Application (VETASSESS) - submitted
    Oct 28, 2016 : VETASSESS results: Positive
    (waited for ACT to open on July 2017, but tried NSW while waiting)
    Jun 02, 2017 : Lodged EOI for State Sponsorship Visa (NSW) : claiming 60pts.
    Jun 22, 2017 EOI selected. ITA for NSW Nomination
    Jun 29, 2017 : Approval of NSW Nomination. ITA for a Skilled-Nominated (Subclass 190) Permanent Visa
    Jul 5, 2017 : Lodged visa application
    Processed Medical, SG and PH police clearances, and Form 80
    Aug 19, 2017 : Submitted SG and PH Police Clearances and Form 80
    Oct 18, 2017 : Visa Granted (Skilled-Nominated [Subclass 190] Permanent Visa)

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    edited November 2017
    @itscarlo Oo may bayad. Kung tama pagkatanda ko around P400? You have to book for it online.
    http://www.cfo.gov.ph/
    I’m not sure kung hahanapan ka pa rin, wala pa namang nababanggit sa thread na hinanapan sila.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • studio719studio719 melbourne
    Posts: 63Member
    Joined: Oct 22, 2016
    edited November 2017
    itscarlo said:

    @Cassey Thanks. Sbi din kasi sken, whether sa PH or other countries ka manggaling going to Australia, pagbalik mo daw ng Pinas (for example magbakasyon), hahanapin pa rin daw yun. May bayad ba yun at ung meron, how much?

    yes hahanapin ng immigration officer ng pinas un pag paalis ka na ng country. the only difference is if nag-stay ka na sa australia for a few months before magbakasyon sa pinas, you don't need to sit through the seminar anymore. just pay the fee sa CFO and lalagyan na ng sticker yung passport mo.

    consider it as ung equivalent ng OWWA registration mo but since you're a migrant, CFO ung required.

    Jun 2015 - IELTS exam and ACS assessment (both positive)
    Jul 2015 - received rejection for VIC SS
    May 2016 - re-applied for VIC SS
    Aug 2016 - approved for VIC SS and got ITA
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    Oct 2016 - visa granted
    Jun 2017 - BM

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  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    Ozlaz said:

    Mag attend ka na lang. 2 hrs lang naman iyon, at very informative naman :)

    Lols... I am not sure now but back in 2013, it was far from informative...

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    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
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  • heycoachputmeinheycoachputmein australia
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    Joined: Oct 10, 2017
    Unfortunately yes, that is a requirement although i think 5 yrs ago, I got away from that ; maybe because i was traveling with my kids.

    I arrived in AU 15yrs ago as a temporary visa holder, got PR then went back to Philippines.

    So i questioned the purpose of attending the seminar to 'orient' myself to Australia when infact i have been living in AU for the last 15yrs.




  • itscarloitscarlo Singapore
    Posts: 118Member
    Joined: Nov 01, 2017
    @TasBurrfoot true. I also don't get the idea why this is mandatory at may bayad pa. Clear case of red tape. While some other receiving countries (where you will migrate), will give this kind of "seminar" for free. I've read some comments from other forums that the materials they used for the seminar are very outdated. Tsk.

    Graphic Designer

    Oct 8, 2015 : IELTS Exam Result
    Sep 15, 2016 : Skills Assessment Application (VETASSESS) - submitted
    Oct 28, 2016 : VETASSESS results: Positive
    (waited for ACT to open on July 2017, but tried NSW while waiting)
    Jun 02, 2017 : Lodged EOI for State Sponsorship Visa (NSW) : claiming 60pts.
    Jun 22, 2017 EOI selected. ITA for NSW Nomination
    Jun 29, 2017 : Approval of NSW Nomination. ITA for a Skilled-Nominated (Subclass 190) Permanent Visa
    Jul 5, 2017 : Lodged visa application
    Processed Medical, SG and PH police clearances, and Form 80
    Aug 19, 2017 : Submitted SG and PH Police Clearances and Form 80
    Oct 18, 2017 : Visa Granted (Skilled-Nominated [Subclass 190] Permanent Visa)

  • itscarloitscarlo Singapore
    Posts: 118Member
    Joined: Nov 01, 2017
    @TasBurrfoot plus, parang ito pa pinakaimportante sa lahat kesa sa Visa Grant mo kasi di ka nila papapalabasin ng Pinas pag wala ka ng sticker. wtf.

    Graphic Designer

    Oct 8, 2015 : IELTS Exam Result
    Sep 15, 2016 : Skills Assessment Application (VETASSESS) - submitted
    Oct 28, 2016 : VETASSESS results: Positive
    (waited for ACT to open on July 2017, but tried NSW while waiting)
    Jun 02, 2017 : Lodged EOI for State Sponsorship Visa (NSW) : claiming 60pts.
    Jun 22, 2017 EOI selected. ITA for NSW Nomination
    Jun 29, 2017 : Approval of NSW Nomination. ITA for a Skilled-Nominated (Subclass 190) Permanent Visa
    Jul 5, 2017 : Lodged visa application
    Processed Medical, SG and PH police clearances, and Form 80
    Aug 19, 2017 : Submitted SG and PH Police Clearances and Form 80
    Oct 18, 2017 : Visa Granted (Skilled-Nominated [Subclass 190] Permanent Visa)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    edited November 2017
    itscarlo said:

    @TasBurrfoot true. I also don't get the idea why this is mandatory at may bayad pa. Clear case of red tape. While some other receiving countries (where you will migrate), will give this kind of "seminar" for free. I've read some comments from other forums that the materials they used for the seminar are very outdated. Tsk.

    Truth be told, the seminar in 2013 was catered to folk who have not yet left the Philippines before but for the big majority, di mo na kailangan information na sinasabi nila...

    I would understand they would require this for those who will opt to be a DH in foreign countries but I don't think this is applicable for professionals.

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • itscarloitscarlo Singapore
    Posts: 118Member
    Joined: Nov 01, 2017
    @TasBurrfoot Apparently, this is mandatory to all Filipinos leaving FROM the Philippines (who were granted (insert migrating country) Permanent Resident Visas), whether "DH" or professionals.

    Graphic Designer

    Oct 8, 2015 : IELTS Exam Result
    Sep 15, 2016 : Skills Assessment Application (VETASSESS) - submitted
    Oct 28, 2016 : VETASSESS results: Positive
    (waited for ACT to open on July 2017, but tried NSW while waiting)
    Jun 02, 2017 : Lodged EOI for State Sponsorship Visa (NSW) : claiming 60pts.
    Jun 22, 2017 EOI selected. ITA for NSW Nomination
    Jun 29, 2017 : Approval of NSW Nomination. ITA for a Skilled-Nominated (Subclass 190) Permanent Visa
    Jul 5, 2017 : Lodged visa application
    Processed Medical, SG and PH police clearances, and Form 80
    Aug 19, 2017 : Submitted SG and PH Police Clearances and Form 80
    Oct 18, 2017 : Visa Granted (Skilled-Nominated [Subclass 190] Permanent Visa)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    itscarlo said:

    @TasBurrfoot Apparently, this is mandatory to all Filipinos leaving FROM the Philippines (who were granted (insert migrating country) Permanent Resident Visas), whether "DH" or professionals.

    I know that HENCE kailangan magpatatak...

    But that being mandatory is not tantamount to saying NECESSARY at kailangan yung mga sinasabi nila... Truth be told, mas madami ka pa makikitang important information here in PinoyAu that in that seminar.

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

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