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DesiGuy1981
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Posted on: 21-03-15 19:05:29

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if my 3 yr old son canadian born is eligible for oci or pio?
Im an indian born canadian citizen with oci and the mother is pr card holder with indian passport.

can some plz tell me if hes eligible for oci or pio? if yes what will i need and wud it be for life long?

thanks you in advance.
DG

Dazzle
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Posted on: 21-03-15 19:38:23

PIO service has been withdrawn and is no longer available. OCI is the only option available now.

sudesingh
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Posted on: 21-03-15 19:41:34

This is what I read on the BLS site,

Effective from 9th January 2015 the PIO service is withdrawn by Indian high commission in Canada and eligible people may apply for the OCI

...which means you're left with only one choice - OCI.

Now since one of the parents was a Indian citizen at some point, your child is eligible for OCI.

Here's the link from BLS which has a list of the documentation required. OCI is life long.

http://www.blsindia-canada.com/ocihome.php

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elmer fudd
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Posted on: 21-03-15 21:53:48

So what happens to current PIO status? Previously, I had heard that it would have lifetime validity, instead of having an expiry date to be followed by renewal.

adamthorat
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Posted on: 22-03-15 04:46:19

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Originally posted by Dazzle

PIO service has been withdrawn and is no longer available. OCI is the only option available now.

So now what happens to people , who were previously ONLY eligible for PIO , but were NOT eligible for OCI ?

More people were eligible for PIO , and less were eligible for OCI , as conditions for OCI were way more tough than PIO.

Really stupid decision by India. I understand they are trying to merge OCI & PIO together, but they are going about it the wrong way, by eliminating the easier to get PIO & keeping the tougher to get OCI.

I know lot of people who previously qualified for a PIO , but DIDN'T qualify for a OCI..now they are stuck.

adamthorat
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Posted on: 22-03-15 04:50:09

Quote:
Originally posted by elmer fudd

So what happens to current PIO status? Previously, I had heard that it would have lifetime validity, instead of having an expiry date to be followed by renewal.

The current PIO will be grandfathered, and will be valid for its 15 year validity ..but once it expires, you are screwed & will have to go for OCI ( If you are eligible ) after that.

The current PIO will NO longer be renewed , once it expires . Another scheme like Surrender certificate fees, Cancelling your Indian PP fees , Renunciation fees etc etc to make money out of NRI's.

The Indian embassy is VERY good at it !

adamthorat
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Posted on: 22-03-15 04:58:15

For 3 year old , every 5 yrs you will have to renew your OCI photo & get OCI reissued ( miscellaneous services ) till the age of 20 ! ..as their face changes a lot !

SO another hassle for you , every 5 yrs if you have a kid ! OCI miscellaneous services are just as tedious 2-3 months as getting a NEW OCI all over again !

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