PIO application at CGI Houston by mail

[warko01]

Hello,
I am applying for my daughter's PIO card (she is a US Citizen by birth) by mail at CGI Houston. I have looked up all the info at the/nri/piocard on this site and also looked here - http://www.cgihouston.org/pio.html. I just see that they say passport size photo for ---

Q: What are the requirements for applying a PIO card by a person who was not born in India and never had an Indian passport?

Anyone's experience of applying to CGI Houston would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
- Koustubh

[curtdfw]

Here's what I submitted -- took about four weeks for processing.

http://www.immihelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51948&highlight=citizen+spouse

[warko01]

Thanks for your response curtdfw. So basically there is no need for the 3.5x3.5 cm photo requirement which seems to be only for person born in India...

Also the requirement is 4 photos. Should they be pasted to the two application forms or should they be included separately?

Thanks!!

- K

[curtdfw]

I submitted all four in the packet the photo shop provided, didn't attach them. Doubt that it matters. They were the standard 2x2 inch US passport size photos.

[sb3300]

PIO Card Application Process for Houston

First of all I would like to Applaud the Consulate General of India - Houston for the phenomenal speedy service I received for my daughters PIO application via mail. I sent my application on Oct 1st 2010 and its Oct 14th - we have already received her PIO along with our passports back!! All the information about delays which I had read online before submission seem to be rubbish.

Additional info: notarizing passports was hassle coz no one was ready to stamp the photocopy. Texan credit union manager made a letter with my passport information, took my signature and notarized it for free. I just attached the photocopies with her letter.

I sent the below mentioned documents via $20 Express Mail USPS - with signature proof. Was delivered under 24 hours. CGI Houston returned our stuff in FEDEX.

Below is the cover letter / list of documents I sent with my package from Dallas, TX:



To, 30 September 2010
Consulate General of India
1990 Post Oak Blvd. # 600
3 Post Oak Central
Houston, TX 77056

Subj.: Application for PIO Card for _____________

Dear Sir/Madam,
Please find enclosed the following documents to support PIO card application for_(applicant)___________:-
• 2 Copies of - Application forms duly filled with signature of parents and thumb impression of applicant (my child being an infant - the thumb impression was just like a smudge mark from her thumb - no problem at all)
• 4 Passport sized photographs of applicant
• Certified Birth Certificate (I sent the original certificate along with a copy as it is not legal to notarize B.Certificate - which they returned)
• Original Passports of ________(applicant), ________________ (both parents)
• Notarized copy of Passport for ________(applicant), ________________ (both parents)
• Notarized copy of Passport Card for applicant ______________ (Not Necessary)
• Notarized copy of Marriage Certificate for parents ( __________________))
• Notarized copy of Texas Drivers License – _______________(1 parent - Address Proof)
• Bank Statement for (Address Proof)
• Money Order for $205 ($185 Application Charge + $20 Return Mailing Charges)

Please process the application at your earliest and oblige.
Thank you
Regards,

sb3300

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Once again - Amazing Service! Thank You CGI-Houston!

[chika25]

PIO QUERY my l1-b visa expired but have valid i-94...

First of all I would like to Applaud the Consulate General of India - Houston for the phenomenal speedy service I received for my daughters PIO application via mail. I sent my application on Oct 1st 2010 and its Oct 14th - we have already received her PIO along with our passports back!! All the information about delays which I had read online before submission seem to be rubbish.

Additional info: notarizing passports was hassle coz no one was ready to stamp the photocopy. Texan credit union manager made a letter with my passport information, took my signature and notarized it for free. I just attached the photocopies with her letter.

I sent the below mentioned documents via $20 Express Mail USPS - with signature proof. Was delivered under 24 hours. CGI Houston returned our stuff in FEDEX.

Below is the cover letter / list of documents I sent with my package from Dallas, TX:



To, 30 September 2010
Consulate General of India
1990 Post Oak Blvd. # 600
3 Post Oak Central
Houston, TX 77056

Subj.: Application for PIO Card for _____________

Dear Sir/Madam,
Please find enclosed the following documents to support PIO card application for_(applicant)___________:-
• 2 Copies of - Application forms duly filled with signature of parents and thumb impression of applicant (my child being an infant - the thumb impression was just like a smudge mark from her thumb - no problem at all)
• 4 Passport sized photographs of applicant
• Certified Birth Certificate (I sent the original certificate along with a copy as it is not legal to notarize B.Certificate - which they returned)
• Original Passports of ________(applicant), ________________ (both parents)
• Notarized copy of Passport for ________(applicant), ________________ (both parents)
• Notarized copy of Passport Card for applicant ______________ (Not Necessary)
• Notarized copy of Marriage Certificate for parents ( __________________))
• Notarized copy of Texas Drivers License – _______________(1 parent - Address Proof)
• Bank Statement for (Address Proof)
• Money Order for $205 ($185 Application Charge + $20 Return Mailing Charges)

Please process the application at your earliest and oblige.
Thank you
Regards,

sb3300

-------------------------------------------------------------

Once again - Amazing Service! Thank You CGI-Houston!

do they ask for valid visa for both parents if parents are indian citizens please clarify?