You need fingerprint-based certified criminal record check and ask for a search of the RCMP National Repository Entire Holdings. For a list of private fingerprinting companies accredited by the RCMP: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/private-fingerprinting-companies-accredited-by-the-RCMP
anxious about the whole situation, apologies for the inconvenience
The photo must be 600x600 pixels, and must follow specifications as here: https://travel.state.gov/content/tr...ources/photos/photo-composition-template.html
Oops, looks like I was wrong
. Its says:Yeah, our photos now have normal dimentions (1100 x 1100 pixels). The only issue (if it's an issue) is that my husband has a bit of a flash reflection in the area of his left temple and the top of his head (since he is bald and the light reflects i guess). I've been searching online if it's acceptable but can't seem to locate any guidance on this. Has anyone heard of something like that? Can it be an issue?Oops, looks like I was wrong
- Image pixel dimensions must be in a square aspect ratio (meaning the height must be equal to the width). Minimum acceptable dimensions are 600 pixels (width) x 600 pixels (height). Maximum acceptable dimensions are 1200 pixels (width) x 1200 pixels (height).
When I applied I had submitted selfies of me and my husband taken with my phone, and there was no problem. We were selected and got our greencards. So don't overthink it!
Do you recall if your photos had any flash reflections?
No flash reflection since I took it in daylight with no flash but definitely had some shadows
Yes, no restriction on type of clothing other than head coverings.
Similar to us, we just took iPhone photos. Bit of shadow that didn’t seem to be a problem. As long as the face is fully visible it should be fine - reflection is a problem with for example glasses where you can’t see the eyes.
Production of the plastic green card only gets triggered once you have entered on your immigrant visa and the fee is paid. So most people pay before to not delay receiving the green card, but you can pay after you arrive, understanding that the longer you take to pay the longer it will be before you get your card.
You need a fingerprint based check under personal use, formerly privacy act.
Make sure you’re on the Immigrant Visa interface and not the NIV. Under “current status” is a continue button, click that to get to the action menu depicted below. Once Montreal receives the certificate it takes them at least six weeks to get to it.
No, you will not be penalized for doing that.
Thank you so much ! I am updating the address now
General question: Isn’t it the case that once you file AoS you have the right to remain in the US while your application is pending, even if your visa expires before your green card is approved? Assuming one becomes current of course.
