CIR and PIR

[squall]

Hi,

I would like to hear from anyone in the know re the Private Instrument rating and the MECIR. I heard that you can pay $10 at the CASA office and they will give you your Private Instrument rating if you already have your MECIR. Is this correct ? What limitations are there and is it worthwhile doing it if this is indeed correct??

Thanks in anticipation

SQUALL