Getting PIO card mailed later after reaching India on tourist visa

[windy77]

I have applied PIO card for my son (3 months old) on 28th Dec 2007 at SFO consulate. They told me that you will get PIO card by 31st Jan 2008.
But because of urgent job transfer i have to return 2 India by 23rd Jan. Not sure whether I'll recieve PIO card by then. I am planning to apply for tourist VISA for my son. I may not come back to US for next 2-3 years, but tourist VISA for my son is only applicable for 6 months.

My question is:
Can one of my friend in US can recieve & send the PIO card for my son later to India so that he can continue to stay without any problem ? Is this legal? can I do this?
Do we have to submit some documents in India to show change of status from tourist VISA to PIO for staying more than 6 months ?

any suggestions or pointers greatly appreciated.

[seattle400]

Same Timeline

I have applied PIO card for my son (3 months old) on 28th Dec 2007 at SFO consulate. They told me that you will get PIO card by 31st Jan 2008.
But because of urgent job transfer i have to return 2 India by 23rd Jan. Not sure whether I'll recieve PIO card by then. I am planning to apply for tourist VISA for my son. I may not come back to US for next 2-3 years, but tourist VISA for my son is only applicable for 6 months.

My question is:
Can one of my friend in US can recieve & send the PIO card for my son later to India so that he can continue to stay without any problem ? Is this legal? can I do this?
Do we have to submit some documents in India to show change of status from tourist VISA to PIO for staying more than 6 months ?

any suggestions or pointers greatly appreciated.

I have the same timeline for my PIO card. I'm also waiting for my PIO to travel to india.
The best way to get the answer for your question is to email to the Consulate General of India San francisco. Their email is on their website. You will get a fair and correct answer from them.