Important Notices

Important Notice For Pending Immigrant Visa Cases Fingerprint and Photo Requirement for Immigrant Visas

Please note if you are submitting pending documents after July 12, 2004, all applicants have to appear in person for fingerprint except: Children under 14 years old

SEE BELOW NEW PHOTO INSTRUCTIONS FOR IMMIGRANT VISAS

From July 12, 2004, we are going to issue machine-readable immigrant visa (MRIV) for immigrant visa applicants. You are requested to submit additional photograph and make sure that the photographs comply with the following specifications for all applicants:

• The photograph must be an unmounted full-face photo taken within the last six months. The photograph must be full front view, taken facing the camera - no side or angled views are acceptable.
  
• The photograph should measure 2 inches square (roughly 50 mm square) with the head centered in the frame. The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure between 1 inch to 1 3/8 inches (28 mm and 35 mm) from the bottom of the photo.
  
• The photograph may either be in color or black and white, but must have only a plain white background. Photos with colored, dark or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted. Photos should be printed without borders.
  
• For persons wearing glasses, there must be no reflection around the eyes; photos with reflections will not be accepted. Head coverings are acceptable only due to religious beliefs and then only when the applicant's face is completely exposed.

For your convenience we have provided the address of two photographic studios from where you may obtain photos, which conform to our requirements:

1.  White Sales Corporation
19/48 Malcha Marg, commercial complex,
(Adjacent to Moti Mahal restaurant)
Chanakyapuri,
New Delhi - 110021.
Tel.: 98100 20005 / 30920005.
Hours: 8:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Fee: Rs.100/- for 3 photographs (approximate)

2.  Rama Color Lab
23 A, Khan Market
New Delhi
Tel.: 24628890 / 24602380, Hours: 10:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.