PIO for my baby

[itsricha]

Hi,

I am on H4 and my husband is n H1b visa.
i have a new born for whom i need PIO card.
My question is, that what is a better option - PIO card or visa.
Also the documents required for applying.
How long does it generally take to get the PIO card.

thanks!!

[curtdfw]

My question is, that what is a better option - PIO card or visa.

PIO card is definitely better -- it's good for 15 years and has fewer restrictions (like length of stay in India) than a tourist visa. India is tightening up on tourist visas, another good reason to go with PIO.

Also the documents required for applying.

Different US consulates have different document requirements.

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How long does it generally take to get the PIO card.

The timing also varies with different consulates -- I got mine from Houston in four weeks. Each consulate website has timing info.

[jimman]

PIO is always better........

first and foremost benefit............ur baby will get a visa free entry to India as long as the PIO card is valid + it should be accompanied with a valid US passport..........visa serves only 1 purpose whereas PIO serves multiple.....!!!

U can't go directly and apply....first apply online and it will generate a serial number on a fillable PDF form.......fill in all details and take print.........!!!

Supporting documents to be produced :

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We applied in New York and we got it within a weeks time.

Additional Info : PIO card has an endorsement page inside, stating the person on PIO is eligible for a visa free entry to INdia when accompanied with a valid US passport.