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PIO @ SFO Administrative Issues at consulate
Another update to those who are being hopeful of a PIO card soon. SFO consulate is experiencing administrative issues and have no time-frame when they can issue PIO cards. The exact reason is not given, the hint was that they ran out of PIO cards to print. This is laughable to say the least but that is what the info provided.
They cannot meet their timeframe set 4~6 weeks. They say that it is a 'may' and is not guaranteed. They also suggested not to make travel plans till you get PIO card. Since travel is not an emergency, emergency VISA is out of the question and simply asked me to reschedule my trip which was due Nov 24th.
Calling CKGS won't help one bit. Consulate may give some info but nothing deviating from what I stated above.
Hope this information makes you better plan your travel. I am out of a lot of $$, international and domestic travel! If you have the time, apply for a VISA and steer away from PIO cards till the 'administrative issues' are resolved.
The last PIOs approved and delivered are as of 10-23/24. Some 10-24s and up are still pending as well. If you have any updates, please post.
They cannot meet their timeframe set 4~6 weeks. They say that it is a 'may' and is not guaranteed. They also suggested not to make travel plans till you get PIO card. Since travel is not an emergency, emergency VISA is out of the question and simply asked me to reschedule my trip which was due Nov 24th.
Calling CKGS won't help one bit. Consulate may give some info but nothing deviating from what I stated above.
Hope this information makes you better plan your travel. I am out of a lot of $$, international and domestic travel! If you have the time, apply for a VISA and steer away from PIO cards till the 'administrative issues' are resolved.
The last PIOs approved and delivered are as of 10-23/24. Some 10-24s and up are still pending as well. If you have any updates, please post.
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