RFE

[staceydinesh 7]

Thanks a lot for all the info, I really appreciate it I have gotten a little scared of asking questions, some people on other posts get nasty

There are some people that either don't know what they are doing or they are just scamming people. I remember way back when, when my mom and I became citizens, during the oath ceremony, the guy handing out the certs. sent us back to the main office because the guy who took my mom's picture for naturalization cert., took her picture while facing right instead of left. This was back when the pictures weren't front face. They are taking professional photos and they should know what the requirements are. If one goes to a photo business that takes "passport" photos, they should be aware of the requirements.

Now here's what you could do and some people have suggested as well. If he has a digital camera or even a smartphone with good quality and flash, he can have someone take the picture for him. He can stand in front of a white blanket or wall and make sure there are no shadows in the background or his face. It's easier than it sounds, trust me. I do my own passport photos and print them on my own printer. It not only saves me a trip to the pharmacy, but around $10 to $20 for the pictures.

The dept. of state website has a decent tool that allows you to crop the photo so that it's exactly 2x2. You can then take the usb and print it somewhere like staples, walgreens, or any other place that prints photos if you don't have your own printer or photo paper. It's much better than having him pay for more photos and on top of that ship them back to you. I will post a link to the tool.

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/photos/photos.html

[staceydinesh 7]

Thanks for your post, at least I might just get one RFE than That is awesome that you got approved so quick. I swear that Fiance Visa show made everyone wanna marry abroad, its such a slower process now.

My husband and I used blue ink instead to make distinctive from the rest of forms which was used black color for alphabets. In fact some members here got RFE because the adjudicator thought their letter intent of marry was a copy by using a black ink. We did not get RFE and got approved in 38 days. It was happened back in August 2013.

[VFittipaldi 30]

There are some people that either don't know what they are doing or they are just scamming people. I remember way back when, when my mom and I became citizens, during the oath ceremony, the guy handing out the certs. sent us back to the main office because the guy who took my mom's picture for naturalization cert., took her picture while facing right instead of left. This was back when the pictures weren't front face. They are taking professional photos and they should know what the requirements are. If one goes to a photo business that takes "passport" photos, they should be aware of the requirements.

Now here's what you could do and some people have suggested as well. If he has a digital camera or even a smartphone with good quality and flash, he can have someone take the picture for him. He can stand in front of a white blanket or wall and make sure there are no shadows in the background or his face. It's easier than it sounds, trust me. I do my own passport photos and print them on my own printer. It not only saves me a trip to the pharmacy, but around $10 to $20 for the pictures.

The dept. of state website has a decent tool that allows you to crop the photo so that it's exactly 2x2. You can then take the usb and print it somewhere like staples, walgreens, or any other place that prints photos if you don't have your own printer or photo paper. It's much better than having him pay for more photos and on top of that ship them back to you. I will post a link to the tool.

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/photos/photos.html

That is a great idea. I got my pictures done in Costco and they are just horrible and i have a professional camera at home with a large flash. I thought about doing it myself but didnt know if other people do that too. Now i know. . Thank you for sharing that!

[Ian H. 207]

You're welcome. Yes as long as you follow the requirements in the link I provided, it really isn't that difficult. They also provide example photos with common mistakes to avoid in the picture. It may take you a couple of tries at first, but once you get the hang of it, it will be worth it.

That is a great idea. I got my pictures done in Costco and they are just horrible and i have a professional camera at home with a large flash. I thought about doing it myself but didnt know if other people do that too. Now i know. . Thank you for sharing that!

[raven52 233]

Blue ink, is more distinctive, but black is fine.

RED back ground, will not work!