Issue with costco photos for application form

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ocicitizen

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I got my passport size photos (2" x 2") from costco. But it seems larger than the space allocated on the application form for "Surrender certificate".

The size of photo is correct and is 2"x2". But it is not fitting in the space within the form.

Is this ok? Or do i need to get new photos that fit the space on the form?
 
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namecheckvictim said:
2X2 is a USCIS or DOS' requirement, not to procure Indian documents.
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Hi,
The SFO Indian consulate website says "Pl. provide two - (2" X 2") - size photographs, both glued to the forms"
So it looks like the photo size is 2"X2". Am I interpreting it wrong? Is there a different photo size needed for applying at SFO?
 
If the photo is good quality( eyes clearly visible, no shadow,no bright spot) scan it save it in your computer as .jpg file. Visit epassportphoto site and you can reduce it size to required for OCI and save it on a disc or thumb drive and get it printed at Costco/walmart/walgreen/safeway for few cents.
 
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madh4 said:
If the photo is good quality( eyes clearly visible, no shadow,no bright spot) scan it save it in your computer as .jpg file. Visit epassportphoto site and you can reduce it size to required for OCI and save it on a disc or thumb drive and get it printed at Costco/walmart/walgreen/safeway for few cents.
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Hi madh4,
Thanks for the suggestion. The problem is that the SFO website says 2"x2" photo. Also my photo is correctly 2"x2". But the photo size on the application form is much lesser and seems to be about 1.5" X 1.5".

So I am confused whether i should shrink the picture to fit the form (1.5" X 1.5"). Or should I leave it at 2"X2" size as mentioned on SFO website and on the form.
I wish there was some consistency on the SFO website.
 
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ocicitizen said:
Hi madh4,
Thanks for the suggestion. The problem is that the SFO website says 2"x2" photo. Also my photo is correctly 2"x2". But the photo size on the application form is much lesser and seems to be about 1.5" X 1.5".

So I am confused whether i should shrink the picture to fit the form (1.5" X 1.5"). Or should I leave it at 2"X2" size as mentioned on SFO website and on the form.
I wish there was some consistency on the SFO website.
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Follow whatever your consulate says
 
ocicitizen said:
I got my passport size photos (2" x 2") from costco. But it seems larger than the space allocated on the application form for "Surrender certificate".

The size of photo is correct and is 2"x2". But it is not fitting in the space within the form.

Is this ok? Or do i need to get new photos that fit the space on the form?
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I am completing the SFO form for "Renunication". I am having the same confusion with the photo size.

Please help.
 
are you guys are sure that the SC application needs photos.
I sent mine to washington without a photo. Thrre was no space for the photo on SC application.
 
Dont worry about photo size, just paste it even if it extends a bit beyond the space. I have always done that in SF apps and have never faced any issues. Wish Indian forms were designed as succinctly and professionally as US forms are.
 
sarge_in said:
Dont worry about photo size, just paste it even if it extends a bit beyond the space. I have always done that in SF apps and have never faced any issues. Wish Indian forms were designed as succinctly and professionally as US forms are.
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sarge_in, thanks for your response.
 
I used COSTCO photos for my Indian visa, surrender certificate and OCI -- no problems. I have trimmed slightly from the edges if needed to fit the box. They have never rejected any of the photos. But it is possible to have some variation due to location difference. But I think they would keep the background and lighting etc standard. Just double check when u go to Costco. But as far as the size goes, I am sure that COSTCO would be ok.

Another option would be try AAA or some travel agency
 
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