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[WaitingOver]

Hi all,


If have to apply PIO card for my kid to Indian consulate in NY, I would highly appreciate if anybody share his experience regarding PIO card.

Thank you.

WaitingOver

 

[Indian_in_USA]

Check out the website

This will help you follow up on the information that you had requested

http://www.indiacgny.org/pioinst.html

 

[WaitingOver]

Link not working......

 

[believe_in_self]

Currently their site seems to be down

But when it comes back up:

http://www.indiaconsulateny.org/

refer to the PIO card section.

They have link to the form: Fill it in duplicate.

Send 4 PP pictures.

Copy of the passport.

Copy of your and your spouse's passport.

Bank Check for $160 ($170 if prefer Express Mail)

Write a cover letter and get it notarized.

Send it by Priority mail.

I received the PIO Card in flat 10 days including time in mail.

 

[Indian_in_USA]

Try this

This link should work dude...

http://www.indiacgny.org/php/siteMap.php?linkid=8



They seem to have changed their website.

 

[achyuth]

I thought the fee was $155.00. Where in the site did they mention about the $5.00 extra? I have already taken a money order for $155.00. Can I return this and take another one for $160.00?

 

[believe_in_self]

Mail Option

For Certified mail add $5.00 extra
For Express mail add $15.00 extra

http://www.indiacgny.org/php/showContent.php?linkid=58

 

[achyuth]

I see it - they mentioned that in NY site only. They did not mention it in Houston or DC site. What a bunch of a$$holes. They don't even lift the phone when they try to call up.

 

[WaitingOver]

Thank you for your replies.

couple more....

1) How long PIO will be valid. ( My Kid passport is valid for just 5 years)
2) What all document need to be notarized ?

Thank you again......

WaitingOver

 

[Unbelievable]

Search for "PIO CARD" in this forum, you will get lot's of information.

Unbelievable.

 

[Indian_in_USA]

Respect your elders - Frantic

Frantic,
Please do not cuss them. They are your bretheren. Even though you are americanised, therez a big "D" (for Desi) on your butt cheeks.

 

[achyuth]

I will curse whoever it is - American or Indian. I am an equal opportunity offender. I am basically cursing the Govt. and the fat employees serving us be it Indian consulate or INS.

There is a reson for my cursing - everytime I called the consulate I can hear the phoen ring and someone picking it up and disconnecting it. How rude is that?

 

[bhankas]

I agree with Frantic. Whoever doesn't do the job s/he's supposed to do and gets paid for it needs to be cussed at.

Especially government employees. These guys are here to serve you, not flash their diplomatic passports.