PIO Card

I wanted PIO card for son. I went to travisa office in NY. But they said that they don't accept applications in person. I have to mail it to them. Since I was in hurry I mailed them with overnight fedex delivery. it was received by them the following day. But I think it is lying in there. After one and half weeks, i am still waiting to hear from them if they have received our application. they say that they have heavy volume and applications are backlogged. I don't know how consulate use to give this in couple of weeks. after outsourcing I think this service has added lot of inefficiencies in the process. My friends received PIO cards in just two weeks from Indian Consulate before travisa. If you are in hurry don't opt for PIO card. It is best to go with visa application.

best of luck...