Can PIOs get OCI?

[worriedvery]

Some time back OCI was given to minor children whose parents are Indians. But, after sometime they changed it and stopped giving OCI to minor children whose parents are Indians. I think there was a window of 3-4 months and only the lucky ones got it!

The question is, can children of Indian citizens who are PIOs for 18 years apply for OCI after they turn 18? _OR_ is it only for people who are naturalized unlike the children who are born in USA?

Adding salt to the wound, people make statements like this...
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/I...ow/2022783.cms

I don't understand what this statement means? It's confusing.

 

[tamtom]

The question is, can children of Indian citizens who are PIOs for 18 years apply for OCI after they turn 18? _OR_ is it only for people who are naturalized unlike the children who are born in USA?

Under current rules, such a person will become eligible for OCI when turning 18. Or, if willing to renounce US citizenship, the person will become eligible for full Indian citizenship.

Adding salt to the wound, people make statements like this...
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/I...ow/2022783.cms

I don't understand what this statement means? It's confusing.

Technically, an NRI is a full Indian citizen living outside India. But in a non-technical context, lots of people use the word NRI loosely to mean member of the Indian diaspora, even those who don't necessarily have Indian citizenship. This may be the cause of your confusion here.

The statement said "NRI can't have OCI". This was in a technical context so it means "person with full Indian citizenship can't have OCI." It's nothing new, because OCI always has been only for Indian diaspora members with non-Indian passports.

Hope this helps,

Tamtom

 

[worriedvery]

The statement said "NRI can't have OCI". This was in a technical context so it means "person with full Indian citizenship can't have OCI." It's nothing new, because OCI always has been only for Indian diaspora members with non-Indian passports.

Hope this helps,

Tamtom

Thank you for explaining. It helps.

I was just wondering why this statement was made because it is obvious that OCI is not meant for "Citizens". But, these kind of confusing statements make it difficult and with the reputation of Indian govt. changing rules with OCI (earlier they allowed OCI for minor kids of Indians, later they stopped etc...), it's even more scary and makes you think if there is anything wrong with the understanding.