Where to take PPR photo in US?

[ccdg]

Hello Friends,

I am trying to have the photos ready before PPR, so I can mail them right away after receiving ppr.

Does anyone have any experience with the "studio" in US?

Would convenience stores like CVS work?

Thanks

 

[Bull Dog]

Hello Friends,

I am trying to have the photos ready before PPR, so I can mail them right away after receiving ppr.

Does anyone have any experience with the "studio" in US?

Would convenience stores like CVS work?

Thanks

Hi,
Just google a photographer near me. Last year when I did this, I called a wedding photographer near my place, showed the specifics. She just took our photograph in a white plain background (it was a white wall). Just make sure you show them the photo specifications.

 

[DEEPCUR]

Walgreen will work. They have settings for Canada. You need mention that to them. You might need to cut the photos yourself once they print it out.

 

[RevathyAnand15]

Walgreen will work. They have settings for Canada. You need mention that to them. You might need to cut the photos yourself once they print it out.

Hello,

1) Will Walgreens attest their details and date at the back of the photo (as required by the immigration process).
2) Will Walgreens provide the digital copy as well
3) How many photos do we need to get attested
4) How many hard copy photos are needed for the entire PR process.

 

[cc31]

Hello,

1) Will Walgreens attest their details and date at the back of the photo (as required by the immigration process).
2) Will Walgreens provide the digital copy as well
3) How many photos do we need to get attested
4) How many hard copy photos are needed for the entire PR process.

1. They did for me.
2. Not sure, you can ask them before you order photos.
3. 1 (mentioned in photo specs), the attested photo will be attached to CoPR and returned.
4. Need to send 2 (1 attested, 1 unattested) for CoPR. The unattested photo will be returned loose.

 

[RevathyAnand15]

1. They did for me.
2. Not sure, you can ask them before you order photos.
3. 1 (mentioned in photo specs), the attested photo will be attached to CoPR and returned.
4. Need to send 2 (1 attested, 1 unattested) for CoPR. The unattested photo will be returned loose.

thanks for the quick reply

 

[rj16]

I have used epassportphoto.com for US Visa, Canada visitor visa, Indian Passport applications etc. You can take a photo and upload there. There are 2 options:
1. Someone will verify if it meets the specs (expensive)
2. You verify online. They have markers where you can upload and crop your photo (free)
I have used #2, 8-10 times, including for little kids, and never had a problem.
You can then download the modified file, which has like 4 pics on 1 sheet, and print online to pickup from your local CVS/Walgreens/Others.

 

[RevathyAnand15]

I have used epassportphoto.com for US Visa, Canada visitor visa, Indian Passport applications etc. You can take a photo and upload there. There are 2 options:
1. Someone will verify if it meets the specs (expensive)
2. You verify online. They have markers where you can upload and crop your photo (free)
I have used #2, 8-10 times, including for little kids, and never had a problem.
You can then download the modified file, which has like 4 pics on 1 sheet, and print online to pickup from your local CVS/Walgreens/Others.

How about the attestation by the photographer. Who will do it in this case.

 

[RBCAN]

Walgreens/CVS usually wont do everything asked on the pdf. However if you know the manager well enough they may do it. Getting them to put the info at the back of thr pics will be a hassle coz they will give bs about store policy restriction and such. Not sure where you are but I got mine done in Chicago. Can provide that contact.

 

[RevathyAnand15]

Walgreens/CVS usually wont do everything asked on the pdf. However if you know the manager well enough they may do it. Getting them to put the info at the back of thr pics will be a hassle coz they will give bs about store policy restriction and such. Not sure where you are but I got mine done in Chicago. Can provide that contact.

I am from IN. I will give a try here and see. Thanks for your response.

 

[reddyr101]

These PPR photo specs have become such a hassle for me. I live in U.S (Boston). I have been to nearby CVS and Walgreens and they have no clue what they are doing. There is a Canada setting but they do not know how to take the picture itself in first place. Worst part is they do not give you a digital copy! Otherwise I could have edited it myself online using various websites. Irony is CIC wants it to be taken by a commercial photographer who in this case does not even have a proper camera. My cellphone takes more sharper images these days.

Can someone recommend what they have done for their case?

 

[anuch2588]

I have used epassportphoto.com for US Visa, Canada visitor visa, Indian Passport applications etc. You can take a photo and upload there. There are 2 options:
1. Someone will verify if it meets the specs (expensive)
2. You verify online. They have markers where you can upload and crop your photo (free)
I have used #2, 8-10 times, including for little kids, and never had a problem.
You can then download the modified file, which has like 4 pics on 1 sheet, and print online to pickup from your local CVS/Walgreens/Others.

Could you please share the website details you used

 

[mwr19880806]

I am from IN. I will give a try here and see. Thanks for your response.

Hi Where did you take the photo in IN?

 

[Holyange]

I have used epassportphoto.com for US Visa, Canada visitor visa, Indian Passport applications etc. You can take a photo and upload there. There are 2 options:
1. Someone will verify if it meets the specs (expensive)
2. You verify online. They have markers where you can upload and crop your photo (free)
I have used #2, 8-10 times, including for little kids, and never had a problem.
You can then download the modified file, which has like 4 pics on 1 sheet, and print online to pickup from your local CVS/Walgreens/Others.

Hello did the store where you printed out the pictures agreed to attest them? Thank you so much.

 

[rj16]

Hello did the store where you printed out the pictures agreed to attest them? Thank you so much.

No, so I ended up getting the pictures taken from Walgreens. They have the photo specs in their software kiosk, but you need to be really sure about all requirements. The employees are not professional photographers so we had to coach them through the process and got exactly what we needed.