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"Official" Passport Photos Questions

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Joshua Kaufman   1

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I thought I had correct passport photos UNTIL I realized they were 1) not "official" size (they're 4.5cm x 3.5cm instead of the 5cm x 5cm described by the rules) and 2) my fiancee's head is turned just *slightly* to the right. All indications say that I need "official" photos that are "full face, front view, eyes open" but she's looking slightly to the right, which cuts off her left ear a tiny bit. And she's not really smiling but she doesn't have a completely natural expression either. How big of a problem is this?

A better question might be, if these photos aren't okay, where can I get "official" passport size photos in Munich, Germany?

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Hi Josh:

My then fiancee and I did her passport photo in Frankfurt. We just went to a photo studio near Merian platz and showed them the specs for passport photo. They were quite expensive compared to what it would have cost here in the States. But, my point is, we got the job done.

Good luck on your visa journey. (F)

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Anna C.   4

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Every photographer does those pictures in Germany. I did them in a little town in Thuringia, so I am pretty sure that there's a bunch of guys in Munich capable of taking those pics! Print out the requirements and any photographer will be able to help you, most of them already know since a lot of Au Pairs need the pictures as well.

I paid 10 Euros for 4 pictures.

Edit: I had the pics taken in February 2006.

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8-4-2006 Date of NOA's

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Removal of conditions

9-29-2008 I-751 delivered to CSC

12-29-2008 Green Card ordered :)

Citizenship

10-15-2011 Package sent to NSC

10-17-2011 NOA Priority Date

11-25-2011 Biometrics done

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12-20-2011 Interview scheduled ...received letter 3 days later

01-24-2012 Interview & Oath

Done!

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Can someone be more specific on what size the official passport photo should be for K1 or K3 visas? Thanks.

From N.Y. to Salvador, Bahia

Met: July 2004

Married : 2006-08-03

Trips: over 3 trips since we met and spent all 2006 year in Salvador together (work & pleasure related).

Relocated from NY to CA

I-130 Sent : 2006-11-21 CSC

I-130 NOA1 : 2006-11-28

I-130 NOA2: Approval 2007-02-28

I-130 was approved in 99 days.

I-129F Sent : 2006-12-07 - Chicago

I-129F NOA1 : 2006-12-12

I-129F Xfer to CSC on 2007-01-05

I-129F NOA2 : 2007-02-28

I-129F was approved in 83 days.

I-129F NVC forwarded to Rio Consulate: 03-09-07 :)

03-14-07: Rio Rec'd our case

03-19-07: Requested update on our case via email - (note: by this time we have completed the medical exam, police certificates, and all other related docs).

03-20-07: Received an email with an interview date

04-19-07: INTERVIEW DATE - SHE GOT HER VISA!!!

04-24-07: VISA Received (Xpress Mail)

05-24-07: POE - Los Angeles

AOS & EAD

06-19-07: AOS & EAD sent to Chicago

07-12-07: BIO appointment

07-16-07: RFE for AOS

08-27-07: EAD production notice (email notice)

09-04-07: EAD approved (email notice)

09-07-07: EAD CARD received!!!

09-11-07: SSN card application

11-08-07: AOS Initial Interview - Approved for Conditional (2years) Green Card!!

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Anna C.   4

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http://travel.state.gov/passport/guide/com...sition_874.html

Basically 2 by 2 inch, frontal, no smiling, show your ears, white background. :)

AOS

8-4-2006 Date of NOA's

1-4-2007 Green Card in mail

Removal of conditions

9-29-2008 I-751 delivered to CSC

12-29-2008 Green Card ordered :)

Citizenship

10-15-2011 Package sent to NSC

10-17-2011 NOA Priority Date

11-25-2011 Biometrics done

11-29-2011 In line for interview scheduling... woohoo!

12-20-2011 Interview scheduled ...received letter 3 days later

01-24-2012 Interview & Oath

Done!

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