Hello everyone,
I really hope someone could HELP me with this.
My name is Vinay Kumar, and I am currently working in the USA. I got married to my wife in 2004. She is born in Tibet, which is now part of China. She was in the USA trying to get political asylum. After we had our daughter 4 years ago, I applied for PIO card for both my wife and daughter at Indian Consulate Houston. They called me and said they cannot give PIO to both of them unless indian ministry in INdia approves it.
I said thats fine for my wife, but since my daughter is born in US, she should be able to get PIO. So they did send PIO for my daughter. I called them once every month to check the status but they started getting more and more rude everytime. Finally they said, they don't think my wife can get PIO, and they don't think Indian ministery will approve either, and I shouldn't call tem to waste their time.
Its 1 year and 6 months since I had that conversation. They don't pick up phones, I wrote so many letters. My father from India has called them. I have a strong feeling that they haven't send my wife papers to India. I write them emails every week, but their is zero response from them. Living in the USA, i have come to expect high standards of professionalism from govt officials. But these offocials at Indian houston consulate make me feel so ashamed.
Somehow I got my hands on the Consulate General's phone number, and being a busy man he is, I was able to get hold of him, on atleast my 100th try. And the conversation lasted 10 secs. He simply asked to send them an email and don't call.. Hence the end of the matter.
My parents in India are both SIck and Old. My mother just hoing to have her foot replacement surgery, so she can't walk for god knows how long. I have just packed my bags to move back to India. But their is no support from the Indian Consulate at all. Honestly I don't know who else to ask for help.
Is there a way, I can get some legal/mdeia help to pursue them to provide me status on my wife's case. I am open for all suggestions and ideas..
Appreciate all your time and effort in providing guidance.
regards
Vinay Kumar
