USAPath

You must mail in passport size photos of the immigrant and potentially the US Citizen spouse. How many photos are needed depends on your situation and the forms you have elected to file. USAPath.com customer you can simply refer to your evidence engine- mandatory document pages as we have auto calculated this for you!

Please make sure to write your name on the back of the photos!

Here's a simplified guide to ensure your photos meet the necessary specifications:

Color and Size: Photos must be in color and measure 2x2 inches (51x51 mm).

Head Position and Size: Your head should be sized between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (25 mm and 35 mm) or occupy 50% to 69% of the photo's height. Ensure your full face is visible, from the top of your hair to the bottom of your chin.

Recent Photo: The photo should be recent, taken within the last 6 months, to accurately reflect your current appearance.

Background: Use a plain white or off-white background.

Facial Expression and Direction: Maintain a neutral facial expression and directly face the camera.

Attire: Wear your regular daily clothes. Uniforms or costumes should not be worn unless they are religious clothing worn daily.

Head Coverings and Glasses: Avoid hats or head coverings unless worn for religious purposes. If you must wear glasses following a medical procedure, include a signed medical statement from a professional.

Additional Items: Avoid headphones, wireless hands-free devices, and similar items.

Quality: The photo should be printed on high-quality paper with a glossy finish, unmounted, and unretouched.

Number of Photos: For an adjustment of status application, include two passport-style photographs.

Time of Taking Photos: The photos must be taken within 30 days of filing the application.

1. Color and Size: Photos must be in color and measure 2x2 inches (51x51 mm).
2. Head Position and Size: Your head should be sized between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (25 mm and 35 mm) or occupy 50% to 69% of the photo's height. Ensure your full face is visible, from the top of your hair to the bottom of your chin.
3. Recent Photo: The photo should be recent, taken within the last 6 months, to accurately reflect your current appearance.
4. Background: Use a plain white or off-white background.
5. Facial Expression and Direction: Maintain a neutral facial expression and directly face the camera.
6. Attire: Wear your regular daily clothes. Uniforms or costumes should not be worn unless they are religious clothing worn daily.
7. Head Coverings and Glasses: Avoid hats or head coverings unless worn for religious purposes. If you must wear glasses following a medical procedure, include a signed medical statement from a professional.
8. Additional Items: Avoid headphones, wireless hands-free devices, and similar items.
9. Quality: The photo should be printed on high-quality paper with a glossy finish, unmounted, and unretouched.
10. Number of Photos: For an adjustment of status application, include two passport-style photographs.
11. Time of Taking Photos: The photos must be taken within 30 days of filing the application.

It's recommended to use a professional visa photo service to ensure all requirements are met. For more detailed information and examples of acceptable and unacceptable photos, you can refer to the <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">U.S. Department of State's photo requirements</a> and <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-7-part-a-chapter-4" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">USCIS's documentation guidelines</a>.

You can get these photos at a lot of local area vendors such as Walmart, Fedex, UPS, CVS amongst others. Please make sure all requirements are met and you have checked the USAPath evidence engine to determine how many photos are needed as this is determined by your unique scenario and choices.