I'm new here and need help/ advice

[rani]

To be safe, just tell the immigration officer that you are visiting your boyfriend. Don't use the word "partner".

[jake]

To be safe, just tell the immigration officer that you are visiting your boyfriend. Don't use the word "partner".

The email your boyfriend sent to the CFO probably mentioned the word fiance. They will automatically think you are going to the UK to be married.

[joebloggs]

Joe, Rayna and Rani your are correct

The problem is the immigration officers at the airport do not always follow their rules to the letter. They can quite easily turn round and use the 'anti trafficking law' as an excuse to deny any filipino boarding. Sadly despite not needing a CFO sticker to visit a boyfirend/girlfriend people are still be denied their right to travel.

its not just the rules you need to worry about, meaning of 'partner' could mean different things to different people.

but its also some immigration officers who don't fully understand the rules and regulations that can cause problems,

but as always better be safe than sorry, and always check b4 you fly, you dont want to be stuck at the airport and miss your flight

[PetenClaire]

Thank you to all, we appreciate so much all your answers

[PetenClaire]

I will go to Manila friday not sure what date yet to make sure and better to be safe, May i ask, how long is the validity of the CFO seminar and the sticker? we are thinking that we will not need to go next time when we process our settlement visa and dependant visa for my daughter.My daughter Kate, 8 years old will she need to attend the cfo seminar too? or is it only me? thank you so much in advance. God bless us all!