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Uppu Side Hero Username: Uppu Post Number: 8184 Registered: 11-2007 Posted From: 76.21.86.19 Rating: N/A |
Consulate General of India, San Francisco 22 May 2015 It has been brought to our attention that rumors are spreading among Indian Diaspora community members that PIO card holders are not able to travel to India with PIO CARD after June 18th, 2015. 2. As you are all aware that the Government of India has withdrawn the PIO Card scheme and replaced it with OCI scheme for all Indian origin US passport holders. As part of the exercise of bringing about an uniformity in the scheme, all PIO card holders were intimated to get their PIO card converted into OCI card at the earliest as per instructions issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). As per these earlier instructions, initially for a period of 3 months, the submission of the application for OCI card in lieu of PIO card was voluntary. However, after the initial period of three months, the conversion of the cards was to be made mandatory. The persons were to apply for OCI card in lieu of PIO card only at https://passport.gov.in/oci. 3. Considering the concerns and issues related to this conversion from PIO card to OCI card, it has been decided that PIO cards already issued continue to be valid documents. Applying for OCI cards in lieu of PIO cards at the website indicated above will be optional for the applicant until further instructions. All concerned are hereby informed that there is no deadline for conversion from PIO card to OCI cards. However, we urge all PIO card holders to apply for change to OCI cards for uniformity sake. However, when passports are changed / renewed, applicants may apply for miscellaneous services to update their passport details in the OCI cards. 4. As conveyed earlier, endorsements stating that existing PIO cards are valid for life would be made at the first immigration point with which the card holder comes into contact, be it an Indian Mission, an FRRO or an immigration check-point. These endorsements/stamps would, however, not be mandatory. Deve Gouda, Bhutapurva Pradhan Mantri, Bharata Ganarajya - http://www.hddevegowda.in/home.htm | ||
Hadoop Comedian Username: Hadoop Post Number: 1312 Registered: 12-2014 Posted From: 99.127.225.114 Rating: N/A |
pio conv avasam ledu...india velinappudu life time ani stam vestadu all set...own exp | ||
Mr_masi Junior Artist Username: Mr_masi Post Number: 385 Registered: 01-2011 Posted From: 108.245.87.11 Rating: N/A |
naaku match up 6 business days lo jarigindi (Chicago center), ninna FedEx lo PP and OCI vachhai.. ee roju CKGS nunchi email.. vachhindi.. "Your application with your Passport and OCI Card has 'Returned' to the CKGS application Centre and is being 'Sorted' and will be ready for shipment through FedEx. You will be notified as soon as we dispatch your shipment. With Regards, The CKGS Team Customer Service Department " Ore.. FedEx voodoo, mee daggara PP and OCI kottesi.. already delivery chesaadu .. raa..  | ||
Abcdefghij Hero Username: Abcdefghij Post Number: 16763 Registered: 02-2007 Posted From: 99.59.193.29 Rating: N/A |
 chala confusing text vundi oci website lo... dont go by that... vadu cheppindi pio vunte travel cheyochu anni but you have to apply for oci if you have pio and its mandatory after sep anni chadiva.... application ee roju pampiste 45days lo matchup ki vostadi...matchup ki 2-3 weeks...kondaru complaining that matchup itself is taking 1-2months i had to email customer service with ticket info and they expedited it... Post by Knf: bittter annai, welcome RS prakasam varaku madi, Prakasm nunchi UA vaaraku meeedi http://www.chalanachithram.com/cgi-bin/discus/show.cgi?tpc=115&post=5144373#POST5144373 | ||
Guriginja Legend Username: Guriginja Post Number: 30416 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 172.56.22.31 Rating: N/A |
Nenayithe yepudo 1yr photos vunnayi, so changing/ upgrading JOHAR YSR.....YSR AMAR RAHE | ||
Biriyani Hero Username: Biriyani Post Number: 16783 Registered: 03-2012 Posted From: 171.161.160.10 Rating: N/A |
ade...enduku chesukovatam if its not required antunna | ||
Guriginja Legend Username: Guriginja Post Number: 30415 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 172.56.22.31 Rating: N/A |
Sep 30th lopLa ayithe fee waived.... TRuvatha chesukovalante charge chesthademo.... My guess JOHAR YSR.....YSR AMAR RAHE | ||
Biriyani Hero Username: Biriyani Post Number: 16781 Registered: 03-2012 Posted From: 171.161.160.10 Rating: N/A |
akkarlenappudu sep 30th deadline deniki annai? | ||
Amaravathi Side Hero Username: Amaravathi Post Number: 3026 Registered: 04-2015 Posted From: 173.79.209.6 Rating: N/A |
adhe kadha...if PIO can be used from now on as OCI, why this separate process to apply for OCI again... first Jun 15th date pettaaru...teesesaaru konnaallu... malli ippudu sept 30th pettaaru...malli teesesi maarustaadu idhi kuda..doubt ledhu | ||
Guriginja Legend Username: Guriginja Post Number: 30414 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 172.56.22.31 Rating: N/A |
Yes bedars conversion akkarledhu... But mana vaallu rojukok maata cheptharu... As of now pio is history, its all oci here after, so just trying to get an oci before a another ded dhimak comes in and changes the rules.... JOHAR YSR.....YSR AMAR RAHE | ||
Andhrawala Legend Username: Andhrawala Post Number: 41542 Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 152.51.56.1 Rating: N/A |
ippudu vaadi website lo deal available till 30th September antunnadu No Signature | ||
Biriyani Hero Username: Biriyani Post Number: 16777 Registered: 03-2012 Posted From: 171.161.160.10 Rating: N/A |
then why so many here are applying for PIO to OCI... nee understanding wrong anukunta annai... | ||
Ustad Megastar Username: Ustad Post Number: 25298 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 106.220.95.19 Rating: N/A |
Initial ga conversion kavali annaru. Tarvatha PIO kuda valid ani rule pass chesaru. The happiness of most people is not ruined by great catastrophes or fatal errors, but by repetition of slowly destructive little thing - Ernest Dimnet | ||
Ustad Megastar Username: Ustad Post Number: 25296 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 106.220.95.19 Rating: N/A |
Correct, it is not required. The happiness of most people is not ruined by great catastrophes or fatal errors, but by repetition of slowly destructive little thing - Ernest Dimnet | ||
Andhrawala Legend Username: Andhrawala Post Number: 41538 Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 152.51.56.1 Rating: N/A |
ippatlo desam trip lekapothee pissa litee. okko saari ilaa jaruguthundhi. u will find it eventuiallyy No Signature | ||
Andhrawala Legend Username: Andhrawala Post Number: 41537 Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 152.51.56.1 Rating: N/A |
veelu yee vishayam clear gaa vundaruu. anthaa life tiem validity etc bongu bonshanam vunnappudu why the exchange process and also for only till September 30th confuse sesi padadbobbuthaaru No Signature | ||
Biriyani Hero Username: Biriyani Post Number: 16776 Registered: 03-2012 Posted From: 171.161.160.10 Rating: N/A |
so akkada lifetime validity tho stamp vesthe...PIO to OCI conversion akkarledaaa? | ||
Ustad Megastar Username: Ustad Post Number: 25295 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 206.16.133.52 Rating: N/A |
As announced earlier, PIO card have life-long validity. Endorsement stating that existing PIO card is valid for life would be made at the first immigration point with which the PIO cardholder comes into contact, be it the Indian Mission, FRRO or an immigration check-point. http://www.in.ckgs.us/oci/oci-categories/oci-in-lieu-of-pio- us-minor.shtml PIO card is as good as OCI because it will be stamped for lifetime at Indian port of entry. The happiness of most people is not ruined by great catastrophes or fatal errors, but by repetition of slowly destructive little thing - Ernest Dimnet | ||
Idle_yzag Legend Username: Idle_yzag Post Number: 38592 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 117.198.157.103 Rating: N/A |
India lo airport lo oka stamp vesaru, can be used pio as oci for life long ani, all set JP/Chiru | ||
Amaravathi Side Hero Username: Amaravathi Post Number: 3024 Registered: 04-2015 Posted From: 173.79.209.6 Rating: N/A |
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Amaravathi Side Hero Username: Amaravathi Post Number: 3023 Registered: 04-2015 Posted From: 173.79.209.6 Rating: N/A |
nee bondha ra nee bondha ee link soodi...deadline to apply is sept 30th ani ckgs vaade raasadu http://www.in.ckgs.us/oci/oci-categories/oci-in-lieu-of-pio- us-minor.shtml | ||
Jodhaa Legend Username: Jodhaa Post Number: 31436 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 104.129.196.85 Rating: N/A |
Apt moving lo ivi anni oka folder lo undey..adhi missing now. Ekkada pettaano ardham kaavatam ledhu..searched every where for 5 times  | ||
Royyala_nayudu Side Hero Username: Royyala_nayudu Post Number: 5597 Registered: 04-2014 Posted From: 205.144.127.200 Rating: N/A |
Adhi gattiga cheppu mestaru ikkada janalki, avasaram lekapoyina PIO ni OCI conversion chesi dhaniki theds esi janala peace of mind ni sedathengadam  | ||
Ustad Megastar Username: Ustad Post Number: 25294 Registered: 07-2008 Posted From: 49.206.110.41 Rating: N/A |
PIO to OCI conversion is not required. My kid traveled to India on PIO and there was no issue at port of entry. The happiness of most people is not ruined by great catastrophes or fatal errors, but by repetition of slowly destructive little thing - Ernest Dimnet | ||
Jalsa Legend Username: Jalsa Post Number: 32307 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 159.53.174.143 Rating: N/A |
PIO unnattundhi maa papa ki...ippudu aug lo travel sesi sep lo back vachaaka change chesukvachhu annaaru ani oorukunna... Only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming naked - Warren Buffett | ||
Time_pass Side Hero Username: Time_pass Post Number: 6159 Registered: 06-2008 Posted From: 216.52.207.123 Rating: N/A |
// I'm applying for the first time you think I should go for OCI? // No more options only OCI | ||
Triggerblaster Side Hero Username: Triggerblaster Post Number: 4001 Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 99.2.113.117 Rating: N/A |
Cool Thank you "Chedda vallani support chese vallu chedda valla kante mundu M gudustaaru", Idi sapam kaadu brahma vakku | ||
Royyala_nayudu Side Hero Username: Royyala_nayudu Post Number: 5594 Registered: 04-2014 Posted From: 205.144.127.200 Rating: N/A |
There is no PIO anymore, everything is OCI. All you can do is apply for OCI. People who already have PIO cards will use them same as an OCI, nothing changes. | ||
Triggerblaster Side Hero Username: Triggerblaster Post Number: 4000 Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 99.2.113.117 Rating: N/A |
Yenduku nananu ignore chestunnaru ?  "Chedda vallani support chese vallu chedda valla kante mundu M gudustaaru", Idi sapam kaadu brahma vakku | ||
Royyala_nayudu Side Hero Username: Royyala_nayudu Post Number: 5593 Registered: 04-2014 Posted From: 205.144.127.200 Rating: N/A |
Why do u need to match them up? You can use your PIO card as an OCI card without any issues. | ||
Myselfme Junior Artist Username: Myselfme Post Number: 270 Registered: 04-2011 Posted From: 50.140.154.78 Rating: N/A |
Match up documents You will have to send the following documents to CKGS Application Centre on receipt of this Email. 1) OCI Match Up Form duly completed and signed. The form is available online at http://www.in.ckgs.us/resources/pdf/oci/oci-match-up-request -form-chicago.pdf . All information as requested in this form has to be completed, including Submission and Collection Sections. 2) Original US / Foreign Passport. The passport must be the same that you entered on your OCI Application. 3) ‘OCI in lieu of PIO’ applicants must send their Original PIO card along with passport for match up as PIO will be cancelled by the Consulate. 4) Copy of this Email that is sent requesting for Match up. 5) The documents as mentioned in the Match Up Form has to be submitted to:- Attn OCI Match Up OCI Department CKGS Application Centre - Chicago Suite 1003, 19 S La Salle St, Chicago 60603 | ||
Myselfme Junior Artist Username: Myselfme Post Number: 269 Registered: 04-2011 Posted From: 50.140.154.78 Rating: N/A |
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Guriginja Legend Username: Guriginja Post Number: 30413 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 24.196.234.65 Rating: N/A |
drivers licence saripothunda bedar. JOHAR YSR.....YSR AMAR RAHE | ||
Myselfme Junior Artist Username: Myselfme Post Number: 268 Registered: 04-2011 Posted From: 50.140.154.78 Rating: N/A |
Following dates everything submitted in person, 3 trips to downtown chicago Application submitted : May 20th OCI - Status Update on transit to India : Jun 1st OCI - Card Printed and Dispatched : Jun 30th OCI - Call for Passport for Match - Up : Jul 13th OCI - Match Up Passport Received at CKGS : Jul 14th OCI - APPLICATION SUBMITTED TO EMBASSY / CONSULATE FOR MATCH UP : Jul 15th OCI - Collection of OCI Card and Passport from CKGS : Jul 17th Picked up OCi card : Jul 18th It took about 2 months for me + add any FedEx days Kindly carry the following with you while coming to pick your documents: (OCI card) Your identity proof. A copy of your payment receipt The letter notifying you of the Match Up | ||
Triggerblaster Side Hero Username: Triggerblaster Post Number: 3996 Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 99.2.113.117 Rating: N/A |
Guys I thought PIO is better than OCI http://www.immihelp.com/nri/pio-vs-oci.html 1)Am I reading something wrong? If yes Can you please explain me what is the difference? 2)If I'm applying for the first time you think I should go for OCI? "Chedda vallani support chese vallu chedda valla kante mundu M gudustaaru", Idi sapam kaadu brahma vakku | ||
Time_pass Side Hero Username: Time_pass Post Number: 6158 Registered: 06-2008 Posted From: 216.52.207.123 Rating: N/A |
we applied 2 months back haven't heard anuthing yet the matchup will be only with the kid passport | ||
Guriginja Legend Username: Guriginja Post Number: 30412 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 24.196.234.65 Rating: N/A |
thanks bedar..ee mukka kosam chusthunna...as parents status will change..but inka apply chesestha...wait cheyadam bokka....thanks again. JOHAR YSR.....YSR AMAR RAHE | ||
Rudraksha Side Hero Username: Rudraksha Post Number: 5090 Registered: 07-2012 Posted From: 32.214.184.26 Rating: N/A |
kiki, aadu email istadu, meeru passport fedex chesi, return fedex ki paycheste, OCI and passport kalisi return istaadu. matchup process is only for kids documents...as per the matchup form http://www.in.ckgs.us/resources/pdf/oci/oci-match-up-request -form-new-york.pdf due to technical delays, oci process is taking longer than expected ani rolling on ckgs site, kiki apply chesaka oka 4-months opika pattandi | ||
Andhrawala Legend Username: Andhrawala Post Number: 41535 Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 152.51.56.1 Rating: N/A |
elaa poeyyiiiiii No Signature | ||
Guriginja Legend Username: Guriginja Post Number: 30411 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 24.196.234.65 Rating: N/A |
yes kis me I am looking for match up chesina babulu..okkaru kuda lera db lo? JOHAR YSR.....YSR AMAR RAHE | ||
Guriginja Legend Username: Guriginja Post Number: 30410 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 24.196.234.65 Rating: N/A |
ala yela poyayi? police compliant tho start chesi do it ASAP. JOHAR YSR.....YSR AMAR RAHE | ||
Rudraksha Side Hero Username: Rudraksha Post Number: 5089 Registered: 07-2012 Posted From: 32.214.184.26 Rating: N/A |
intlo dongalau paddara? meeru jersey city, nj lo untaara? | ||
Jodhaa Legend Username: Jodhaa Post Number: 31427 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 104.129.196.85 Rating: |
hmm correctey. BTW i lost all my imp travel documents bhayya. Naa PP,GC, Maa vadi PP and BC. Motham anni apply chesukovaali ippudu. | ||
Guriginja Legend Username: Guriginja Post Number: 30409 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 24.196.234.65 Rating: N/A |
manollu ye puta ki ye mata cheptharo telvadhu kadha..as of now, sept 30th is the last day to apply for oci in lieu of pio. JOHAR YSR.....YSR AMAR RAHE | ||
Jodhaa Legend Username: Jodhaa Post Number: 31426 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 104.129.196.85 Rating: N/A |
correct ga thelvadhu but i heard it take 3months for whole change process. But no need annaaru kada , PIO acts as OCI annaaru? | ||
Guriginja Legend Username: Guriginja Post Number: 30408 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 24.196.234.65 Rating: N/A |
anybody? JOHAR YSR.....YSR AMAR RAHE | ||
Guriginja Legend Username: Guriginja Post Number: 30407 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 24.196.234.65 Rating: N/A |
Already chesina vaallu koncham light veyandi, application ee roju submit chesthe match up ki yenni days paduthundhi. Match up appudu kids passport teesukuntaru anthena lekunte malli parents vi kuda verify chesthara? match up appatiki parents status chage ayithe yemanna problem/ complications vasthaya...koncham explain cheyandi....TIA. JOHAR YSR.....YSR AMAR RAHE |
