MT: OCI for Children, Infants

nikhil · Post by **nikhil** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 4:05 am

Hello all.

We are planning to return in June of this year and had a question regarding OCI cards.

My wife and I are both Indian citizens and our children hold American Passports because they were born here. I am planning to apply for OCI for both my kids. While filling up the OCI application I noticed that they have asked to list dependent children on ONE application. Since neither I nor my wife are applying for an OCI, my question is can I use just ONE application to apply for OCI cards for BOTH my children or does this have to be done as two separate applications? It is also a matter of the fees associated with 2 applications as opposed to 1.

Many thanks in advance for your replies.

Desi · Post by **Desi** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 4:22 am

Nikhil,

My understanding is that in order for children to get OIC, at least one parent must get an OIC (i.e be a foreign citizen), so your children in this case will not be granted OIC.

Your option may be PIO. You also should check the MT on OICs over here. MT: OIC - Overseas Indian Citizenship

missionr2i · Post by **missionr2i** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 4:37 am

Desi is correct.

I applied for OCI for my son, last November and they rejected my application (coz both parents are Indian Citizens). Then I went ahead got PIO for him.

This rule came in recently. People who applied for OCI in the initial time got it.

Thanks

gabbar007 · Post by **gabbar007** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 6:04 am

What is the current timeline from application to receiving it?

missionr2i · Post by **missionr2i** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 8:22 am

PIO took exactly 3 weeks for me. SFO. Applied in-person.

RockOn · Post by **RockOn** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 8:08 am

I am getting confused with the language used in CGNY. Parents are Indian citizen with Green Card. Kids US Citizen. Are they eligible for OCI?

M&M · Post by **M&M** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 8:12 am

The kids under 18 can't get the OCI unless one of the parent is a Foreign Citizen.

hydforlife · Post by **hydforlife** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 8:36 am

i had similar question to which i got responses from few. look at below thread for responses.
http://www.r2iclubforums.com/forums/showthread.php/19522-OCI-PIO-Question?p=300470#post300470

nola · Post by **nola** » Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:07 pm

M&M;302842The kids under 18 can't get the OCI unless one of the parent is a Foreign Citizen.

Your are correct... one of the Indian parent must have foreign citizenship.

stangirala · Post by **stangirala** » Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:40 pm

Mr. Reddula / Jaya,

Were you able to travel with your minor children without renewing the OCI card?
I am in the same situation and I have to travel in 3 days time. Should I get an Entry visa instead?

I greatly appreciate your response.