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Requirements for color photographs to accompany USCIS forms are the following:
photo must be approximately 40mm high and 35mm wide (1 9/16" x 1 3/8")
image of face must be 30x25mm (1 3/16"x 1") (approximately 1" from chin to top of head)
high quality color with white or off-white background
pose should be "straight-on" showing entire face of person
subject should be "well-lit" with no shadows on face
August 2, 2004 Press Release PDF format
(changing standards from 3/4 pose, though old standard will be accepted through Sept 2004) - (
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Full official specifications:
State Dept Photo Standards Page
State Department Photo Guide
- extensive guide to doing photos
Composition Guide
- one page tips / required layout
digital photos are now acceptable if printed on good quality thin photo quality paper
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