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Exchange Visitor Program

REGISTRATION AND PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION SEMINAR
FOR EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM (EVP) PARTICIPANTS

(J-1 VISA HOLDERS)

Filipinos leaving the country to participate in the EVP are required to register with the Commission on Filipinos Overseas. Part of its registration is the attendance to Pre-departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) to inform them about the conditions and responsibilities as a J-1 visa holder.

Please do not finalize your travel arrangements until you have undergone registraton with CFO.

Schedule of PDOS for Exchange Visitor Program participants:

CFO-Manila: Every Wednesday and Friday
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Please come to CFO no later than 12:00 nn to facilitate processing of documentary requirements

For revalidation of registration:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Please bring a photocopy of your previous CFO Registration Sticker
along with other documents

Requirements for registration:

  • Duly completed CFO registration form (downloadable);
  • Original and photocopy of valid passport;
  • Original and photocopy of J-1 visa;
  • Original and photocopy of Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status (DS 2019)
  • One (1) colored passport-size photograph;
  • One (1) valid identification card with photograph;
  • Payment of P400 registration fee; and
  • Attendance to PDOS.

COMMISSION ON FILIPINOS OVERSEAS
Citigold Center, 1345 Quirino Avenue cor.
Osmeña Highway, Manila 1007

Project Management Division
Tel. No.: (+632) 552-4700 local 727 to 729
Telefax No.: (+632) 561-8327
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Website: www.evpcommittee.ph

Note: After satisfactory compliance with the above requirements, a J-1registration sticker is affixed to the exchange visitor's passport.