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Hello all, 

 

I recently got my pics taken at AAA and the person cut the edges round, I can't see anything on the USCIS website in terms of the edges? Also when they cut it they left a bit of the black border when they used the cutter.

 

Would you guys advise me to get them redone? and yes that is a white backround and a piece of dust on the pic. 

 

Thanks. 

 

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I understand your worries about the passport photo, since I was equally worried about when we applied for AOS. I actually took them myself in front of a white wall and printed them at one of the drug store chains. I made sure to follow all of the USCIS guidelines about shadows, backgrounds, size of the face, and height of the top and bottom of the face in the picture. It took me forever, and I measured and cut the photos by hand at home. Even though USCIS accepted my photos, I would not advice to do it like me, and I would get my picture taken professionally, like you did. 

 

As for your situation, I don't think that the black border is an issue, but I do not know about the rounded edges. Personally, I would get the pictures re-done, and ask them to not cut the edges, since it is better to be safe than sorry, imo, and it doesn't cost a ton. Maybe they'll even re-do it without charging you, if you explain your problem. 

 

I want to point out that this is my personal opinion, and I don't know if USCIS would actually accept rounded edges. I just thought that since you couldn't find anything online, I'd share my thoughts.

 

Also, one last (important!) piece of advice: Make sure to measure the size of the head and the distance of the face in comparison to the top and bottom of the photo, according to USCIS' photo requirements. For I-129f, I had my picture taken at a drug store, and they actually did it wrong. The face was too large, and did not meet the requirements. I had it re-done without an up-charge. Make sure to bring a ruler, when you get your picture taken ;)

 
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