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Personally, it is more pragmatic to go in for the OCI than the PIO. The structure, the benefits, and the word "citizen" makes it more compelling than the PIO. Also, the OCI did come out way after the PIO and I feel covered the gaps versus the PIO. Maybe down the line they will come out with...

san..20 makes sense. why bother with the OCI at this stage? There is plenty of time to get this done after they reach a certain age or into their next passport. Perhaps, dula citizenship will be made official(from what the PM Singh says) in the near future.

OCI-Time frame

DesiG I too have heard thru a friend about how strict the officials are at Mumbai if you don't have the "U" visa with you. Luckily, they gave her 4-5 days and she managed to get the same from the USA and get the sticky situation resolved. You can pay $ 20 ( I think) to get the visa stamped on...

PP and NC recd-Houston It's all done and over with :) Best of luck to all the forum members.

Passport recd-Houston Recd both the PP and the Nat.cert in the mail yesterday! Now for the OCI card..just hope the procedure is done with quickly !

lphiewok Going by my date you should be ok. Maybe try to explain the situation to the office making this decision. You will have to go to the Northpoint office after you schedule an interview. Best of luck :) Stay positive...things will work out just fine :)

kumar2009 I agree with USGC. You should have no issues at all. Carry all the required documents. You citizenship is independent of your husband. Being unemployed has no bearing on you. Me and wife too just recd our citizenship approval in Nov (employ based) and I too was unemployed. It...

Hey Al Left the kid(just one) with relatives!! Thanks for the thoughtfull gesture :) Hope the cereals did not get too soggy!!

thanks I am sure that it's all good with the new pp.

Houston-Applied for PP 10/22/09

tsc-thanks! applied for pp only today:22nd don't really need the card.

bobsmyth- thought we had to sign the nat.cert in the space provided?

ojonuba-just to let you know I just completed the oath in Houston :) my friend, this is a journey and per my timeline, you should be done with the oath by December!

Thanks pal. After all these years, the feeling is one of joy and thankfullness :)

takes about 2 weeks for the FP notice.

now for the passport and finally the OCI-if one is of Indian origin.

thanks! hang in there..things are moving quickly in Houston. look at my dates..I too can hardly believe that in approx 3 months the process is over!!

just finished the oath ceremony today. best of luck to all :)

Oath completed in Hoston Finally IT is over and done with!! Arrived at 7 am and got done by around 1130am. Worth the while to see how the whole ceremony unfolded ;) Wish all the folks in waiting a quick turnaround toward the USC.:)