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8/02/2004

The USCIS has issued new photo requirements for all petitions and applications.

The new photo requirements are for "full frontal" photographs in the same format that is currently required for passport photos.

The change from the previously required "three-quarter face position to a standard, full frontal face position" takes effect beginning August 2, 2004.

The press release clarifies that (1) "USCIS will accept both three-quarter and full color frontal photographs until September 1, 2004 after which only full frontal color will be accepted," and (2) "The application process of customers who have already submitted materials that include color photos with the three-quarter standard will not be affected by this change."

Both photo formats will be accepted until September 1, 2004.

Please click here to view and print out the New USCIS Photo Requirements: USCIS Photo Information.