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Question about passport photos--

I had my (canadian) passport photos taken about a month ago.. However, I havent gotten around to completing my application until now. Are the photos too old? Do I need to have new, more recent, ones done in order to submit them with my application? Do they ever "expire"?

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I had my (canadian) passport photos taken about a month ago.. However, I havent gotten around to completing my application until now. Are the photos too old? Do I need to have new, more recent, ones done in order to submit them with my application? Do they ever "expire"?

Technically I suppose, but reality is a different situation since the photos are undated.

YMMV

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payxibka   10,045

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Technically I suppose, but reality is a different situation since the photos are undated.

.. I just double checked, thinking that I was crazy...

But, alas, mine are dated.

October 23, 2006.

How is is dated? Somebody write a date on the back?

P.S. If the photo that you have on your profile is in fact your passport photo, I do not think it meets the specification anyways.... :lol:

YMMV

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How is is dated? Somebody write a date on the back?

P.S. If the photo that you have on your profile is in fact your passport photo, I do not think it meets the specification anyways.... :lol:

It was stamped by the people/business who took the photo.

"Photo Experts

T.D Square

Calgary, Alberta

Photo Taken

Oct 23 2006

I hereby certify this to be a true likeness of:

______________________

______________________"

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Yes mine were always dated as well, I can't imagine a month old is bad, I had an original one taken when I applied and then had new ones done when I went for my interview so I am sure the ones you have are fine.

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I believe that all Canadian passport photos are dated. I personally don't think it's worth saving a few dollars when it could give an excuse to some official somewhere to cause delay if they decide to be nitpicky.

Yes mine were always dated as well, I can't imagine a month old is bad, I had an original one taken when I applied and then had new ones done when I went for my interview so I am sure the ones you have are fine.

Sandy

Michael's I-130:

NOA1: 5-10-2006----updated w/ citizenship: 9-25-06----had to call back 10/25, touch 10/26

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I don't think a month is bad. The application doesn't state "within 30 days" on it. If there's one close to you, apply in person at the passport office. Canada Post is so sketchy that it might take a long time if you mail it in. Plus, I don't trust them to not lose any originals I send.

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I think I misunderstood your question. I thought you were applying for a Canadian passport.

If you're filing your I-129 application, I believe it says taken "within 30 days" of filing, so...

K3 Timeline - 2006-11-20 to 2007-03-19

See the comments section in my timeline for full details of my K3 dates, transfers and touches. Also see my Vancouver consulate review and my POE review.

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2007-04-17: Received at Chicago

2007-04-23: NOA1 date (both)

2007-05-10: Biometrics appointment (both - Biometrics review)

2007-06-05: AOS interview letter date

2007-06-13: AOS interview letter received in mail

2007-07-03: EAD card production ordered

2007-07-07: EAD card received! (yay!)

2007-08-23: AOS interview (Documents / Interview review)

2007-08-23: Green card production ordered!!!

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2007-08-27: Green card production ordered again... ?

2007-08-28: Welcome notice received!

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I think I misunderstood your question. I thought you were applying for a Canadian passport.

If you're filing your I-129 application, I believe it says taken "within 30 days" of filing, so...

:yes:

2005/07/10 I-129F filed for Pras

2005/11/07 I-129F approved, forwarded to NVC--to Chennai Consulate 2005/11/14

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For I129f application, definitely must be within 30 days. However, when you get closer to interview date and you need like 4 or 5 identical pics for medical, interview etc.... then it doesn't have to be within 30 days, as long as they are all identical.

Sean & Tanya

Norfolk, VA & Ottawa, ON

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August 11, 2006- Sent I-129f ~ Finally!!!

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Sept 13, 2006- Received N0A2 by mail

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I think I misunderstood your question. I thought you were applying for a Canadian passport.

If you're filing your I-129 application, I believe it says taken "within 30 days" of filing, so...

No no, it IS for a Canadian passport. :)

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No no, it IS for a Canadian passport. :)
Oh! In that case it should be fine since you'll need a guarantor to sign it and your paperwork (which will also be dated by the guarantor). Definitely visit the passport office to expedite processing instead of mailing it in.

K3 Timeline - 2006-11-20 to 2007-03-19

See the comments section in my timeline for full details of my K3 dates, transfers and touches. Also see my Vancouver consulate review and my POE review.

AOS & EAD Timeline

2007-04-16: I-485 and I-765 sent to Chicago (My AOS/EAD checklist)

2007-04-17: Received at Chicago

2007-04-23: NOA1 date (both)

2007-05-10: Biometrics appointment (both - Biometrics review)

2007-06-05: AOS interview letter date

2007-06-13: AOS interview letter received in mail

2007-07-03: EAD card production ordered

2007-07-07: EAD card received! (yay!)

2007-08-23: AOS interview (Documents / Interview review)

2007-08-23: Green card production ordered!!!

2007-08-24: Welcome notice mailed!

2007-08-27: Green card production ordered again... ?

2007-08-28: Welcome notice received!

2007-09-01: Green card received!

Done with USCIS until May 23, 2009!

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Yep I just did the Canadian Passport thing too. Photos must me dated and one of them signed by a guarentor or whatever. The photos cannot be more then a year old. I had mine taken in Oct and probably will be sending it in when I get it signed by my parents friend (a vet) who knew me as a teen. So when I finally submit for my passport, my photos will be several months old by then...

I'm just a wanderer in the desert winds...

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Oct - Job offer in US

Nov - Received my TN-1 to be authorized to work in the US

Nov - Moved to US

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Recieved 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th TN

2002

May - Met future wife at arts fest

Nov - Recieved 6th TN

2003

Nov - Recieved 7th TN

Jul - Our Wedding

Aug - Filed for AOS

Sep - Recieved EAD

Sep - Recieved Advanced Parole

2004

Jan - Interview, accepted for Green Card

Feb - Green Card Arrived in mail

2005

Oct - I-751 sent off

2006

Jan - 10 year Green Card accepted

Mar - 10 year Green Card arrived

Oct - Filed N-400 for Naturalization

Nov - Biometrics done

Nov - Just recieved Naturalization Interview date for Jan.

2007

Jan - Naturalization Interview Completed

Feb - Oath Letter recieved

Feb - Oath Ceremony

Feb 21 - Finally a US CITIZEN (yay)

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