The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday reminded to departure Filipinos going abroad for the first time as fiancées, spouses or family members of foreign nationals to secure a required certificate from the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFOs) before leaving.
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Immigration Commissioner Jaime urged the airlines to make sure that Filipinos who are going abroad must comply with the requirement.
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“This is not a new rule, but we deem it necessary to issue a reminder to all. Following policies set by different government agencies, Filipinos who are joining their foreign partners or spouses and other family members abroad as first time immigrants must attend a Guidance and Counseling Program from the CFO,” Immigration Commissioner said in a statement.
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The BI chief said the CFO certificates provide proof that they have attended guidance and counseling sessions administered by the CFO as mandated by the law.
 Upon attending the sessions from the CFO, they are issued a certificate or a passport sticker which they would then present to immigration upon departure,” he said.
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He, however, clarified that the certificate is a requirement for those emigrating abroad for the first time, as well as those traveling to meet for the first time or to marry a foreign partner.
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