The folk at the New York outpost are very cordial. I believe the PIO application is recieved online, only. It is processed in Delhi. eric.
________________________________ From: Vivian A. DSouza socorrokar I went to the Indian Consulate General in Chicago last week, and felt that I was back in India. The service was terrible. Stand in one line(for half an hour) at the receptionist for a number, then wait till yournumber is called at the service counter. 2 hours later, my number was called. After following all the instructions given on the Embassy website to the "T" for my PIO application, I was dismissed by the official at the single counter saying that I was not eligible for a PIO card.