PIO/OCI questions

[billu]

I have the following questions in regard to PIO/OCI.

1. My son was born in US and is now 6, he has a PIO card issued in 2012 that is valid till 2027 that he got based on his old passport. His new passport was issued in 2017.

2. I have my citizenship interview next month and expecting to get my US citizenship soon.

Do I do a "OCI in lieu of PIO" for my son or e-visa? I am thinking a visa may be better as I will have to renew the OCI every 5 years vs visa which will be valid for 10 yrs.

If I do apply for "OCI in lieu of PIO" for my son, is it better to wait till I get my US passport or do I apply right now?

Once I get the US passport, is it better to apply for OCI card or e-visa for me? We dont have immediate travel plans to India.

thanks

[Liberty48]

get OCI

Apply for OCI in lieu of PIO for your kid now. I had the same situation for my kid. PIO's don't expire even if they have expiry date, but you can't use it for travel after new travel requirement comes into effect in September. Don't worry about your status.

When you get your new US passport, apply for PIO. Just get it and get over with it. You will really have peace of mind.

[billu]

OCI vs visa

Thanks for your response. My confusion in regards to validity for OCI card- his current passport will expire in 4 yrs- then do I have to pay the fee for OCI again and go through loads of paperwork again ( in 4 yrs from now) or is the OCI valid with expired passport? If I have to renew OCI again so soon, why not do the visa which will be valid for 10 yrs regardless of the passport?