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NY: PIO Minor (New) Experience.
HI all,
I have applied in person for PIO Minor- New at CKGS NY and it was a good experience. Although the website says TWO sets of application, they only took ONE application set (but TWO PIO Minor New Application forms and ONE checklist signed by parents).
The following items were taken by the agent at CKGS:
1. Original Valid US passport for the applicant.
2. TWO sets of PIO APPLICATION FORM: One Photo affixed on each and had Minor thumb print below the photo in black. Also had two more thumb prints on third page. Form was filled online. Both parents signed on third page, got Notarized from Bank of America. All questions were answered, where it was not applicable, I just kept BLANK. Make sure that the parent’s signature matches the one on Parents passports.
3. Parents: One passport Copy – First and last page only (Visa pages if applies).
4. PARENTAL AUTHORIZATION FORM: Notarized and signed by both parents. You can mention tentative travel dates in the Parental Authorization form.
5. Applicant: COPY OF US PASSPORT: Notarized, main pages with photo/ description and endorsement pages if not empty.
6. PHOTOGRAPH: TWO: I took them at home and you can print them online/ order at CVS: www. epassportphoto.com. Just use a white background. You can write the applicant's name and US Passport no. with pencil on back of photograph.
7. BIRTH CERTIFICATE: Notarized copy.
8. PROOF OF ADDRESS: I gave PGE latest bill along with State Issued ID’s for both parents.
9. ADDRESS IN INDIA: I gave them Marriage Certificate as it has my house address.
10. If applicable: Visa Status: I-797A for both parents - copies + Visa stamps.
11. COPY OF ONLINE PAYMENT RECEIPT (IF APPLICABLE): I have used 15$ pre-paid courier service offered by CKGS. It is pretty good as they ship by FedEx Overnight and you do not have to give them a prepaid envelope with return address written.
They never asked for ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS FORM, SIGNED CKGS DECLARATION AND UNDERTAKING FORM or the SIGNED CKGS DISCLAIMER FORM. I still submitted them and the agent did not keep them with the application, may be it went for recycle.
They do accept Credit/ Debit Card payment.
Tracker was:
1. On 12/30/2014: Your application has been received and will be submitted subject to verification. Your application is in process. Your tracking id is XYZ. Your application has been submitted at The Indian Embassy/Consulate for further processing.
2.On 01/07/2015: Your application has been collected from the Embassy/Consulate and is being sorted. Your application will be ready for collection from our Application Centre within one business day.
3. On 01/08/2015: Passport sent by post/courier number XYZ.
On 01/09/2015: Received by FedEx Overnight.
Thanks and Good Luck!
Ashish.
I have applied in person for PIO Minor- New at CKGS NY and it was a good experience. Although the website says TWO sets of application, they only took ONE application set (but TWO PIO Minor New Application forms and ONE checklist signed by parents).
The following items were taken by the agent at CKGS:
1. Original Valid US passport for the applicant.
2. TWO sets of PIO APPLICATION FORM: One Photo affixed on each and had Minor thumb print below the photo in black. Also had two more thumb prints on third page. Form was filled online. Both parents signed on third page, got Notarized from Bank of America. All questions were answered, where it was not applicable, I just kept BLANK. Make sure that the parent’s signature matches the one on Parents passports.
3. Parents: One passport Copy – First and last page only (Visa pages if applies).
4. PARENTAL AUTHORIZATION FORM: Notarized and signed by both parents. You can mention tentative travel dates in the Parental Authorization form.
5. Applicant: COPY OF US PASSPORT: Notarized, main pages with photo/ description and endorsement pages if not empty.
6. PHOTOGRAPH: TWO: I took them at home and you can print them online/ order at CVS: www. epassportphoto.com. Just use a white background. You can write the applicant's name and US Passport no. with pencil on back of photograph.
7. BIRTH CERTIFICATE: Notarized copy.
8. PROOF OF ADDRESS: I gave PGE latest bill along with State Issued ID’s for both parents.
9. ADDRESS IN INDIA: I gave them Marriage Certificate as it has my house address.
10. If applicable: Visa Status: I-797A for both parents - copies + Visa stamps.
11. COPY OF ONLINE PAYMENT RECEIPT (IF APPLICABLE): I have used 15$ pre-paid courier service offered by CKGS. It is pretty good as they ship by FedEx Overnight and you do not have to give them a prepaid envelope with return address written.
They never asked for ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS FORM, SIGNED CKGS DECLARATION AND UNDERTAKING FORM or the SIGNED CKGS DISCLAIMER FORM. I still submitted them and the agent did not keep them with the application, may be it went for recycle.
They do accept Credit/ Debit Card payment.
Tracker was:
1. On 12/30/2014: Your application has been received and will be submitted subject to verification. Your application is in process. Your tracking id is XYZ. Your application has been submitted at The Indian Embassy/Consulate for further processing.
2.On 01/07/2015: Your application has been collected from the Embassy/Consulate and is being sorted. Your application will be ready for collection from our Application Centre within one business day.
3. On 01/08/2015: Passport sent by post/courier number XYZ.
On 01/09/2015: Received by FedEx Overnight.
Thanks and Good Luck!
Ashish.
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