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Dear all,
i'm writing this coz of my frustration i experience at CKGS , anyone with a toddler of 21 months. Hope this helps someone going to SF
We decided to submit the application in person.
Documents needed,
1. 2 copies of application with last page being notarized( you can get this done at ups for 10$ per document)
2. additional forms listed on the website- 1 copy.
3. Thumbprint of the minor where required.
4. 1st and last page of toddler/minor's passport- photocopies
5. 1st & last page of mom's passport with the visa page- photocopies
6. 1st and last page of dad's passport with visa page-photocopies
7. govt identification photocopies for both parents
8. legal status documents photocopies of both parents.
9. return label with shipment and the envelope
10. fee of 211 $- paid by credit card. Cash not accepted at the consulate. + return label shipment of 15$ ( which you do or lesser if you are using some other form of carrier). We used fedex, so came to 20$ total.
11. Passport photos- you can get at walgreens or anywhere. Has to be U.S. Passport measurements with a white background.
Few tips for moms.
1. if your appointment is say 10 am- be early and it can take more than 3-4 hours coz some document is not there or photo not proper-any reason. she/ he makes you wait till all the appointments are over. So you can expect the next call once you are done with the documents at 2.30 or even 3pm. So be prepared with sufficient food, water and all necessities for the child.
2. Make sure to call the consulate twice to check upon all the necessary documents required.
We were told by the representative over the phone that notary was not necessary if you are submitting in person. But when we submitted she /he told us to get the last page of application notarized which costed us extra 40$ getting it done at the UPS store opposite the CKGS.
So if you are getting PIO card first time, notary is necessary!. Again, since thr is no clear cut rule on website( the lady at the consulate gave us a different story again, so) or over the phone, if i was you, i would hound those people ten times if necessary to avoid delay to make it clear , considering a toddler in the picture.
3. Also there is a parking right next to the building, so that is not an issue. Usually paid public parking are anywhere with 3 $ for 15 min to 35/45 $ max per day. Hey its SF!. so you know its expensive!
These are my two cents,
happy to answer anyone with questions if i know them about SF.
i'm writing this coz of my frustration i experience at CKGS , anyone with a toddler of 21 months. Hope this helps someone going to SF
We decided to submit the application in person.
Documents needed,
1. 2 copies of application with last page being notarized( you can get this done at ups for 10$ per document)
2. additional forms listed on the website- 1 copy.
3. Thumbprint of the minor where required.
4. 1st and last page of toddler/minor's passport- photocopies
5. 1st & last page of mom's passport with the visa page- photocopies
6. 1st and last page of dad's passport with visa page-photocopies
7. govt identification photocopies for both parents
8. legal status documents photocopies of both parents.
9. return label with shipment and the envelope
10. fee of 211 $- paid by credit card. Cash not accepted at the consulate. + return label shipment of 15$ ( which you do or lesser if you are using some other form of carrier). We used fedex, so came to 20$ total.
11. Passport photos- you can get at walgreens or anywhere. Has to be U.S. Passport measurements with a white background.
Few tips for moms.
1. if your appointment is say 10 am- be early and it can take more than 3-4 hours coz some document is not there or photo not proper-any reason. she/ he makes you wait till all the appointments are over. So you can expect the next call once you are done with the documents at 2.30 or even 3pm. So be prepared with sufficient food, water and all necessities for the child.
2. Make sure to call the consulate twice to check upon all the necessary documents required.
We were told by the representative over the phone that notary was not necessary if you are submitting in person. But when we submitted she /he told us to get the last page of application notarized which costed us extra 40$ getting it done at the UPS store opposite the CKGS.
So if you are getting PIO card first time, notary is necessary!. Again, since thr is no clear cut rule on website( the lady at the consulate gave us a different story again, so) or over the phone, if i was you, i would hound those people ten times if necessary to avoid delay to make it clear , considering a toddler in the picture.
3. Also there is a parking right next to the building, so that is not an issue. Usually paid public parking are anywhere with 3 $ for 15 min to 35/45 $ max per day. Hey its SF!. so you know its expensive!
These are my two cents,
happy to answer anyone with questions if i know them about SF.
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