US Born Child - Applying for OCI

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svkworld

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Both myself & wife are Greencard holders and we would like to apply for OCI for our US-born child (NY CGI). I read through the forums but still got following questions -- please clarify.

1. I completed Form-A online and printed it which printed with Form-B. My daughter is the only applicant -- I will submit 2 sets of documentation -- but do I need to put another extra photograph (1 or 2?) The form doesnt talk abt extra photo, but in forums few folks have mentioned.

2. What should I put in #22 (Details of family members). i.e., grand parents info? both myside & my wife's side?


3. No#24 is bit confusing for minors. Who should sign the question with single asterisk. OR should I just fill the 2nd part and sign in signature of first applicant field (even though I am not applicant?)

4. How long does it usually take in NY CGI. We plan to travel in December 08

5. What does "self attested" mean? Do we write a cover letter for the child?

Thanks in advance!
 
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svkworld said:
Both myself & wife are Greencard holders and we would like to apply for OCI for our US-born child (NY CGI). I read through the forums but still got following questions -- please clarify.

1. I completed Form-A online and printed it which printed with Form-B. My daughter is the only applicant -- I will submit 2 sets of documentation -- but do I need to put another extra photograph (1 or 2?) The form doesnt talk abt extra photo, but in forums few folks have mentioned.

2. What should I put in #22 (Details of family members). i.e., grand parents info? both myside & my wife's side?


3. No#24 is bit confusing for minors. Who should sign the question with single asterisk. OR should I just fill the 2nd part and sign in signature of first applicant field (even though I am not applicant?)

4. How long does it usually take in NY CGI. We plan to travel in December 08

5. What does "self attested" mean? Do we write a cover letter for the child?

Thanks in advance!
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Your child is not eligible for OCI as long as both you and your wife still retain Indian passports. PIO is the only option. For eligibility criteria, see http://www.immihelp.com/nri/pio-vs-oci.html
 
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svkworld said:
hmm that contradicts what is said in this post --

http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=279695&highlight=child

If we become US citizens, then can all of us apply for OCI? (which doesnt make sense)

I will go ahead and apply for PIO anyhow so I have something to travel.

thanks!
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There is no contradiction - you and your wife are still Indian citizens (not OCIs). When either of you (or both) get US citizenship, then that parent (or parents) can apply for OCI for self (selves) as well as the child.
 
Hello,

I am in the same position as the original poster, but there is a minor twist. My mother is a US citizen with a OCI card,

Can I use that as basis to apply for my son's OCI card?

Does it still cost just $25 to upgrade from the PIO card to OCI? We may end up getting the PIO right now(we are planning an India trip and I am concerned about the time line). I will probably apply for his OCI card as soon as we get back from India some time early next year.

Thanks,
Gundu Thadiyan
 
gundu.thadiyan said:
Hello,

I am in the same position as the original poster, but there is a minor twist. My mother is a US citizen with a OCI card,

Can I use that as basis to apply for my son's OCI card?

Does it still cost just $25 to upgrade from the PIO card to OCI? We may end up getting the PIO right now(we are planning an India trip and I am concerned about the time line). I will probably apply for his OCI card as soon as we get back from India some time early next year.

Thanks,
Gundu Thadiyan
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Yes, relationship to a grandparent can be used as a basis for OCI application (per #2 & #3 on Part B of OCI application), but I don't know how it can be reconciled with the statement "Foreign born children of both Indian parents - Not eligible for OCI" in http://www.immihelp.com/nri/pio-vs-oci.html.

Since PIO is valid for 15 years, why the rush to upgrade to OCI? Why not upgrade child's PIO to OCI when you apply for your own OCI after you get US citizenship (unless you or your spouse have no plans to become US citizen).
 
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You do have a fair point, but I don't see any big deal in giving up my Indian citizenship right now(other than voting for Barack ;-) or traveling to a few EU nations easily).

If I can get a OCI card for my kid through my mother, I just thought it would be good to do it. That is all.
 
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