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USPS is a government agency (same as USCIS, DHS etc). Why would Department of State advertise commercial for-profit companies such as CVS or Walgreens?

True but it makes the candidate be under the impression we can only go to those places that will be compliant. 

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I recommend CVS.  They have done a good job for us.  or Walgreen's.... I would let the experienced folks handle it. 

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We went to local photography shop.  They always show the photo before printing.  Do not use an app.  Let the professionals take the photo.

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CVS and Walgreens use software to process passport photos.  That software sizes and checks photos for compliance.  They know what they are doing.  That's why they offer the service.

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True but it makes the candidate be under the impression we can only go to those places that will be compliant. 

They'd have to advetise all mom and pop shops to not discriminate against them. Tehcnically you can take photos anywhere as long as they meet requirements.

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4 hours ago, Visitor User said:

How come the https://iafdb.travel.state.gov/ site search only gives post office locations and not others like CVS/Walgreens?

Because Walgreens and CVS are not passport acceptance agencies.  

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They'd have to advetise all mom and pop shops to not discriminate against them. Tehcnically you can take photos anywhere as long as they meet requirements.

True. Do all these places use same camera? I know CVS says they use KODAK. 

 

 

 

 

 

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True but it makes the candidate be under the impression we can only go to those places that will be compliant. 

No, it does not.  https://iafdb.travel.state.gov/ is a search engine for places you can submit a passport application.  CVS and Walgreens are just for photos.

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Because Fedex and CVS are not passport acceptance agencies.  

But they do offer passport size photos which are government approved. 
 

Which company offers best quality photos?

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No, it does not.  https://iafdb.travel.state.gov/ is a search engine for places you can submit a passport application.  

It also talks about passport photos.

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It also talks about passport photos.

"Use this site to find the nearest acceptance facility where you can submit your U.S. passport application. Acceptance facilities include post offices, clerks of court, public libraries, and other local government offices which accept passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. "

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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"Use this site to find the nearest acceptance facility where you can submit your U.S. passport application. Acceptance facilities include post offices, clerks of court, public libraries, and other local government offices which accept passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. "

Got it. 

Where do most people from here get their photos from? 

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I went with FedEx $14.95 plus tax. I was satisfied. Per my lawyer this will be for certificate of naturalization. I will have to take more when it comes time to apply for passport. 

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I went with FedEx $14.95 plus tax. I was satisfied. Per my lawyer this will be for certificate of naturalization. I will have to take more when it comes time to apply for passport. 

USCIS used my wife's last biometric photo (which THEY took in 2019) for her Naturalization Certificate issued in January 2023.  I have never seen a provision for submitting your own photos for the certificate. Good luck.

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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USCIS used my wife's last biometric photo (which THEY took in 2019) for her Naturalization Certificate issued in January 2023.  I have never seen a provision for submitting your own photos for the certificate. Good luck.

Mine was taken for biometric in 2018 for AOS. I am filing on 5 years. Is that why my recent photo I took will be used for Certificate of Naturalization? 
 

I will talk to my lawyer again. 

 

 

 

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Mine was taken for biometric in 2018 for AOS. I am filing on 5 years. Is that why my recent photo I took will be used for Certificate of Naturalization? 
 

I will talk to my lawyer again. 

 

 

 

I have no idea why your attorney told you that.  

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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I have no idea why your attorney told you that.  

 I will talk to him about it.

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