Hi All,

Need help/inputs on understanding how the PIO application for Canandian newborn works while in India.

I am working here in Canada on a work permit (valid until next year) and need to leave back to India by June-2013 (project closure)and we just had our first newborn baby boy here in Canada a month ago.
The problem now is, if I apply for a PIO here in Canada for my son, it will take 6-8 weeks, now with my constraint of not being able to extend my stay beyond June-2013, so,
1. Does it make sense I take my son on a tourist visa (valid for 6 months) to India and then apply for his PIO while in India?
2. How long does this process take when applied from India?(If at all its possible in the first place, 'Cause, the tourist visa is only valid for 6 months)
3. What is the process and mandatory documents needed for the application when we are in India?
4. Which government authority needs to be contaced for the PIO?
5. Is there a place in Bangalore where the PIO application can be done?

I would really appreciate if anyone can help clarify the above information.

Thanks in advance,
Sarva

I am guessing that both of you are from the same land, INDIA.

If it is the case, then, it is a NO GO for O.C.I.

You have to get a Canadian Passport for the boy and a visa to enter India.

The kid does get a chance to decide upon his Citizenship at a later date. But you will have to announce to the Indian High Commission that a child has been born to you both, giving details that you both are Indian Citizens at the time of his birth. Also provide them with a copy of his Birth Certificate and do it pretty soon.

Keep all of the copies of these materials in a time capsule for the boy. Or leave it with a GOOD Lawyer. ( To be opened at 18)

FH

Thank you FH for your reply and my apologies, 'Cause I should have mentioned that we have got the Canadian passport and long form certificate for my son.
Yes, my wife and I are from India.

So, yes, I plan to get a tourist visa and have him enter India, but regarding the PIO, would you know if I can apply for it when we are physically in India?

Thanks,
Sarva

The application is in two parts. One part you fill on their website. I am sure it will not accept when you send, because you both hold Indian Passport. Please check it for yourself.

The second half you down load and fill and then submit both the parts together. May be it gives them a lead time or gets filled at their end, into their computers, for starters.

Even before you enter the service area, he will tell you that you cannot get OCI.
I admire the marvels of these computers.

That is why I said that it is a NO GO.

FH.

FH

This is from the CGI website.

Canadian passport of the applicant (which should be valid for minimum 6 months) and photocopy. Applications for children born to Indian parents in Canada must be accompanied by
(i) the child's Canadian passport,
(ii) original birth certificate mentioning the names of the parents and
(iii) Both parent's Indian passports and PR Cards and Landing Papers and a copy of all these documents

So as per point (iii) children born to Indian parents are eligible.

Did you read otherwise somewhere else?

Here is a link to a web site called NRI. It provides a few details in their write up as to how to proceed to get PIO booklet. There is a small mistake for the costs for a Minor there in. It should read Rs.7,500. (There is an extra zero in their quote)

http://www.nriinformation.com/articles4/pio_card.htm#pio_elegibility


FH

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Originally posted by Full House


I am guessing that both of you are from the same land, INDIA.

If it is the case, then, it is a NO GO for O.C.I.

You have to get a Canadian Passport for the boy and a visa to enter India.

The kid does get a chance to decide upon his Citizenship at a later date. But you will have to announce to the Indian High Commission that a child has been born to you both, giving details that you both are Indian Citizens at the time of his birth. Also provide them with a copy of his Birth Certificate and do it pretty soon.

Keep all of the copies of these materials in a time capsule for the boy. Or leave it with a GOOD Lawyer. ( To be opened at 18)

FH

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