TAKE THIS TO THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Photograph Specifications
Notes to the applicant
Please read carefully and ensure that the photographer follows the instructions in the “Notes to the
Photographer” section.Failure to submit the correct photographs will result in a considerable delay in the finalization of your case.
There is no extension to the validity of your immigrant visa.
Immigration photographs are NOT the same as passport photographs.
Do not staple the photographs together.
Please also ensure that the photographs are free of pen marks, stains, ink blots and creases.
Please do not write anything on the back of the photographs. To avoid confusion, label the
photographs accordingly on a piece of paper or envelope.
Only clear photographs will be accepted. The photographs must not be blurred and must be free from
glares and rear shadows.
Please note that failure to submit the correct photographs can result in a considerable delay in the
finalization of your case.
Please have a new picture taken. Old photographs will not be accepted.
Notes to the photographer
The photographs must:
show a full front view of the person’s head and shoulders showing full face centered in the middle
of the photograph;
have a plain white background;
be identical (black and white or color) produced from the same untouched negative, or, exposed
simultaneously by a split-image or multi-lens camera;
be produced on single weight matte paper.
The photographs must measure:
between 25 mm and 35 mm (1inch and 1 3/8 inch) from chin to crown
have a 35 mm x 45 mm (1 3/8 inch x 1 ¾ inch) finished size
Photograph Specifications
Notes to the applicant
Please read carefully and ensure that the photographer follows the instructions in the “Notes to the
Photographer” section.Failure to submit the correct photographs will result in a considerable delay in the finalization of your case.
There is no extension to the validity of your immigrant visa.
Immigration photographs are NOT the same as passport photographs.
Do not staple the photographs together.
Please also ensure that the photographs are free of pen marks, stains, ink blots and creases.
Please do not write anything on the back of the photographs. To avoid confusion, label the
photographs accordingly on a piece of paper or envelope.
Only clear photographs will be accepted. The photographs must not be blurred and must be free from
glares and rear shadows.
Please note that failure to submit the correct photographs can result in a considerable delay in the
finalization of your case.
Please have a new picture taken. Old photographs will not be accepted.
Notes to the photographer
The photographs must:
show a full front view of the person’s head and shoulders showing full face centered in the middle
of the photograph;
have a plain white background;
be identical (black and white or color) produced from the same untouched negative, or, exposed
simultaneously by a split-image or multi-lens camera;
be produced on single weight matte paper.
The photographs must measure:
between 25 mm and 35 mm (1inch and 1 3/8 inch) from chin to crown
have a 35 mm x 45 mm (1 3/8 inch x 1 ¾ inch) finished size
