PIO application tracker - Houston

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Shanks1975

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i didnt see any threads to track PIO Card application.
I thought I will start one.

Can people applying for PIO card/or already applied please update their timelines in this thread for Houston.

Thanks
Shanks
 
Hi Camacho59

Thanks for updating your timeline.

Did you have to send your original Indian passport along with application.

If so,did you have an India address in the Indian passport or US address.
My Indian passport was renewed here in US and hence has an US address.

Did they ask for proof of Indian address if you have a US address in your passport?

Thanks
Shanks
 
Shanks1975,

Thanks for opening this thread. I will let you know once I apply PIO or OCI in coming days. 1st I need to go SS office some time this week to update our SS status.

Btw, did you already done that ? Which day better to go to avoid any crowds ?

Thanks,
Why-R
 
answers in CAPS

Thanks for updating your timeline.

Did you have to send your original Indian passport along with application.
NO. I SENT NOTARISED COPIES ONLY.

If so,did you have an India address in the Indian passport or US address.
My Indian passport was renewed here in US and hence has an US address.
US ADDRESS.

Did they ask for proof of Indian address if you have a US address in your passport?
NO.
 
camacho59.,

Thanks for your response.So,I would do the same thing.Just send the notarized copies of Indian passports along with application form.

But the application form asks for passports in original.So I wasnt sure.

WHYR2,

No,I havent been to the SSA office yet.I applied for my passport and will have to wait till i get back the same before I go to the SSA office.

Shanks
 
Shanks1975 said:
camacho59.,

Thanks for your response.So,I would do the same thing.Just send the notarized copies of Indian passports along with application form.

But the application form asks for passports in original.So I wasnt sure.

WHYR2,

No,I havent been to the SSA office yet.I applied for my passport and will have to wait till i get back the same before I go to the SSA office.

Shanks
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Thanks Shanks1975,

I will be going to SS office tomorrow and will keep you posted. It looks like I need to fill the form SS-5 form as my wife last name got changed.

I 'm not sure how her PIO/OCI has impact on the name change, I see some posts saying that we get court order for name change, but we did not receive any document that sort. Let me know if you are in the same situation.

Thanks,
Why-R2
 
I didnt do any name change..but they did drop my middle name when I got naturalized.

My Indian passport has the name as fIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME LAST NAME.BUT on the US passport it would only be First Name and Last name.

I hope this is not an issue with PIO card.

Shanks
 
OK, we went updated SSA office and updated our records. Though we can show US Passport, but the lady asked my aturalization certificate also. For my wife, her last name was changed to my last name and the SS officer/clerk asked marriage certificate as well.

Thanks,
Why-R
 
Shanks1975 said:
Hi wHYR2,
Did you go to the one in Norcross?How much time did it take?Did u have to fill up any form

Shanks
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Yes I went to Norcross one, as I live in Johns Creek. I filled the forms for me & wife (last name change for her) and she took the filled form and compared whatever there in the system. We were there at 12:45 PM and out by 1:20 PM. They are very quick and organized and I see number of counters and that made this process quicker. Again try to go in Tue -Thu and I was told Monday & Friday's are little bit busier.

Thanks,
Why-R
 
Hi WhyR2,
When are you planning to apply for PIO card?
I think I will be getting my passport around June 15th timeframe
Shanks
 
Shanks1975,

I changed my mind, I will be applying OCI - I will be doing that some time this week. I also read from different postings and through friends that since OCI is not dual citizenship and it may not have impact any US security clearance projects (that makes logical sense to me as well) #2. I may not be travelling to INDIA in near future and even if takes 3 -6 months, I guess that I 'm OK and in worst case scenario I will apply for INDIAN visa.

Thanks,
Why-R2
 
WhyR2,

I am also contemplating on what route to take..whether to go OCI or PIO..
Keep me updated on your progress.Hopefully you will get yours within a month..

I saw couple of cases for Houston..which is only taking 4-5 weeks..

All the best..

Shanks
 
Thanks Shanks1975.

It took almost 2 weeks to decide to go OCI route, I also verified travel.state.gov website http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1139.html and it also says that OCI is kinda "Indian Green Card" not dual citizenship. So, that made me to beleive that if we have any security clearance issues we can point out US State Gov web site.

Anyway thanks & good luck to you too.

Why-R2
 
PIO application houston,tx

Has anyone applied for PIO card (adult) recently? Did u fill the form from houston consulate? The Washington dc web site has a different form!!!!!!! How long did it take for approval?
Any tips on application appreciated.
 
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