digital photo - specs and where to get in US?

[prakash419]

My question on digital photo -
It is very difficult to get digital photo in US. Nobody does it (walgreens, CVS all do paper photo only), maybe in big cities like NYC dome do, I dont know. Whereas in India there were specialized photo labs in gurgaon and bangalore where I could go and tell what I need and they gave exact photos (e.g. for US visa etc. etc.). Anybody from US here who can tell me where can i get the exact specification photo? Also what are the specifications for the photo (an official CIC website link that has photo requirement/specs would be appreciated). Thanks.

 

[prakash419]

anybody?

 

[prakash419]

anybody?

 

[Mabroor]

My question on digital photo -
It is very difficult to get digital photo in US. Nobody does it (walgreens, CVS all do paper photo only), maybe in big cities like NYC dome do, I dont know. Whereas in India there were specialized photo labs in gurgaon and bangalore where I could go and tell what I need and they gave exact photos (e.g. for US visa etc. etc.). Anybody from US here who can tell me where can i get the exact specification photo? Also what are the specifications for the photo (an official CIC website link that has photo requirement/specs would be appreciated). Thanks.

You can use passport photo app (andriod). It will allow you to set specifications. I used it for my application had no issues. All the best.

 

[Mthornt]

My question on digital photo -
It is very difficult to get digital photo in US. Nobody does it (walgreens, CVS all do paper photo only), maybe in big cities like NYC dome do, I dont know. Whereas in India there were specialized photo labs in gurgaon and bangalore where I could go and tell what I need and they gave exact photos (e.g. for US visa etc. etc.). Anybody from US here who can tell me where can i get the exact specification photo? Also what are the specifications for the photo (an official CIC website link that has photo requirement/specs would be appreciated). Thanks.

I called a lot of places, and ending up using Walgreen's. They have the software for the correct image size per Canada requirements, however the catch is that you have to cut them yourself. It ended up working out great. I'd recommend making some copies on your printer if you have photo paper in case you make a mistake cutting them. The link to the photo specs is below...

www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/pdf/5445EB-e.pdf

 

[prakash419]

I called a lot of places, and ending up using Walgreen's. They have the software for the correct image size per Canada requirements, however the catch is that you have to cut them yourself. It ended up working out great. I'd recommend making some copies on your printer if you have photo paper in case you make a mistake cutting them. The link to the photo specs is below...

www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/pdf/5445EB-e.pdf

Thanks but per my understanding CIC asks for both paper as well as soft copies of photos, right? and Walgreens does not provide soft/digital copies, at least that's what they told me. any input?

 

[MZASAM]

My question on digital photo -
It is very difficult to get digital photo in US. Nobody does it (walgreens, CVS all do paper photo only), maybe in big cities like NYC dome do, I dont know. Whereas in India there were specialized photo labs in gurgaon and bangalore where I could go and tell what I need and they gave exact photos (e.g. for US visa etc. etc.). Anybody from US here who can tell me where can i get the exact specification photo? Also what are the specifications for the photo (an official CIC website link that has photo requirement/specs would be appreciated). Thanks.

Check it may help

50X70 mm for PR

http://www.passportphotochicago.com
Passport Photos Chicago & Visa Photo Chicago
Biometric Digital Color Passport Photos
Visa & Immigration Photos - Any Size/Over 195 Countries
Guaranteed
Passport Photos Chicago & Visa Photo Chicago, Biometric Digital Photo Chicago, Illinois
Photos Ready In Few Minutes (While You Wait) No Appointment Necessary
Business Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM
(Last customer accepted at 4:45pm)

Phone: 312-379-0168 or 312-782-8143
A A Passport & Visa Photo
210 South Clark
at Clark & Adams
The Clark Adams Bldg
Ground Level - Lobby
Chicago IL, 60603 Nearest Transit:
Monroe (Blue, Red)
Adams/Wabash or Adams/Wells (Orange, Brown, Purple Express, Green, Pink)
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Parking: Street, Garage
A A Passport & Visa Photo
210 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 379-0168

 

[Mthornt]

Thanks but per my understanding CIC asks for both paper as well as soft copies of photos, right? and Walgreens does not provide soft/digital copies, at least that's what they told me. any input?

I was not asked for digital copies in my PPR, or on the sheet in my PPR that I linked you to above. Only time I saw info about digital copies was after ITA during application submission. Even if I had been asked for them, I would have just scanned my photos to get the digital copies.

 

[prakash419]

Check it may help

50X70 mm for PR

http://www.passportphotochicago.com
Passport Photos Chicago & Visa Photo Chicago
Biometric Digital Color Passport Photos
Visa & Immigration Photos - Any Size/Over 195 Countries
Guaranteed
Passport Photos Chicago & Visa Photo Chicago, Biometric Digital Photo Chicago, Illinois
Photos Ready In Few Minutes (While You Wait) No Appointment Necessary
Business Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM
(Last customer accepted at 4:45pm)

Phone: 312-379-0168 or 312-782-8143
A A Passport & Visa Photo
210 South Clark
at Clark & Adams
The Clark Adams Bldg
Ground Level - Lobby
Chicago IL, 60603 Nearest Transit:
Monroe (Blue, Red)
Adams/Wabash or Adams/Wells (Orange, Brown, Purple Express, Green, Pink)
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Parking: Street, Garage
A A Passport & Visa Photo
210 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 379-0168

Thanks a lot. Any link to any place in NYC or boston? thanks a lot

 

[prakash419]

I was not asked for digital copies in my PPR, or on the sheet in my PPR that I linked you to above. Only time I saw info about digital copies was after ITA during application submission. Even if I had been asked for them, I would have just scanned my photos to get the digital copies.

hmm, I am confused for sure. I dont know much about the PR process, I am still a learner. I have ITA. What is PPR? May i get your contact no. to get more knowledge and clarification. Also please advise the best time/date to call. Thanks in advance.

 

[MZASAM]

Thanks a lot. Any link to any place in NYC or boston? thanks a lot

Call the Chicago no and find out if they have a branch in NYC

 

[MZASAM]

hmm, I am confused for sure. I dont know much about the PR process, I am still a learner. I have ITA. What is PPR? May i get your contact no. to get more knowledge and clarification. Also please advise the best time/date to call. Thanks in advance.

After ITA, submit the eAPR..electronic application for PR according to the checklist....lastly you will get a PPR Passport request for your PR

 

[prakash419]

After ITA, submit the eAPR..electronic application for PR according to the checklist....lastly you will get a PPR Passport request for your PR

so you are saying you did not need to provide digital copies during eAPR submission after ITA receipt? only after PPR you had to send photos and those are hard copies. thats what you are saying? thanks.

 

[prakash419]

Call the Chicago no and find out if they have a branch in NYC

ok, thanks

 

[ILoveBritishColumbia]

so you are saying you did not need to provide digital copies during eAPR submission after ITA receipt? only after PPR you had to send photos and those are hard copies. thats what you are saying? thanks.

You do have to submit a digital photo as part of the eAPR = after ITA but before PPR (Passport Request). I live in the US, so I went to Walgreen's because they can create paper photos using the Canadian specs (unfortunately they don't provide digital photos). However, I think their Canadian specs are different from the photo dimensions specified as part of the eAPR. So, I scanned the paper photo at a high resolution (600dpi), and then cropped the image using the image-editing software on my computer to fit the dimensions/proportions that are required.