Urgent!!!- PIO card registration

My daughter is a US citizen and she has a valid PIO card. We sent her to India after she was 1 yr old. She is now 2 yrs and 2 minths. Now we want her to bring to USA. But, I heard that if PIO card member stays in India more than 180 days then they have to register at local SP office. Is it true? If I had to do it now what will be procedure? does immigration officer check this registration when she comes to US? Pls help me. Has anyone been in this situation before then pls share your experience?? I would appreciate your help.

Hi Srida,

Did you get your PIO card issue resolved? Did you call up the Indian Consulate and ask them?

One thing - how long did it take you to get the PIO card done for your daughter? I'm planning to get one for my baby and it would help to have some idea...

Thanks,
Aarushi

Hope you the problem solved Srida.

Aarushi, getting PIO card is much easier here.. We sent all documents to Chicago consulate and got back in 3 weeks.

HTH!

Thanks Selvi!!

This is a late reply, Sorry abt that.. I have heard about a friend of mine who coudnt fly to US coz he stayed in India for more than 6 months. He got to know about this only at airport (in India) during the immigration check just before boarding his flight to US. He had to cancel the trip and had to get a verification done at SP's office. Once this was through, he could fly to US.

Hi

One of my friends daughter was also stayed there in India for a long time and she came back here now. But i have heard recently that they didnt apply for PIO card for her!!!! If possible i will enquire and tell u..

Can anyone provide me the detailed documents/check list needed to apply for PIO card, do we need to go in person or can we apply over post.The reason i ask is if there is anything needed, then getting the card might be delayed right??