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United StatesComplete breakdown of US Department of State 22 CFR § 51.26 guidelines for DS-160 visa applications, B1/B2 tourist visas, F1 student visas, and DV Lottery.
United KingdomEverything you need to know about getting your UK passport photo approved by Her Majesty's Passport Office (HMPO) digital checker system.
IndiaOfficial Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and VFS Global photo specifications for Indian Passport renewal, OCI Card applications, and e-Visa.
Schengen / EUOfficial European Commission Schengen Border Code requirements for tourist, business, and transit visa applications to France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and 25+ EU member states.
CanadaImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) specifications for adult/child Canadian passports, Permanent Resident (PR) cards, and Canadian citizenship.
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United StatesComplete official USCIS guidelines for Permanent Resident Card applications (Form I-485 Adjustment of Status, Form I-90 Renewal, and Consular Immigrant Visa processing).
United StatesEverything you need to know about Form N-400 citizenship photo specifications for USCIS online filing and overseas military naturalization processing.