ADIT Photos

Here's a handy link for the photos.  There a place right on Oxford Street that does ADIT photos..


http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_web/acs/passports/photo.htm

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_web/acs/forms/usppt.pdf

http://uscis.gov/graphics/lawsregs/handbook/m-378.pdf

Holy COW   There is some misleading information on these websites. When I began my research, I came across the photo specifications - and they DO NOT (freaking out here) match these links. I went back into the website and found the link I followed and it gave very specific facial positioning for the pics (have to show right ear, etc) - and they don't match what was on those links   I even printed out the page and brought it with us when we took our pictures. I think I will e-mail the embassy to get the scoop on the information I was provided. My best guess is that I am a plonker (love that word) and I will re-post as soon as I get an answer.

My best guess is that I am a plonker (love that word) and I will re-post as soon as I get an answer.

You and me both.    Seems I've been emailing the embassy quite often these days and the replies are quick, concise and accurate.... Ummm, no mention of my nifty friend who's name I won't mentioned ((hmmm,ummmm**aaahchooAndy**sniff))) who has seems to givem me some misinformation.

Here's some information that I found off of this site http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_web/visa/iv/ds2001.htm which is specifically for Instructions for Immigrant Visa Applicants Applying for a Visa in London

"Four color photographs. These photographs must have a white background and must be glossy, unretouched, unmounted, and identical. The dimension of facial image should be about 1 inch from chin to the top of the hair; the subject should be shown in 3/4 frontal view showing the right side of face with the right ear clearly visible. No earrings should be worn.

Follow this link for a list of photographers in close proximity to the Embassy." http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_web/visa/iv/localphoto.htm

Here is the link I followed:
http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-130.htm

That is the screen to download the I-130 form.  Scroll down to the bottom and there is a Photo spec link. Can you check that for me? I am having Adobe errors - every time I have to bring it up today - it causes an error  
Anyway, that is where *I think* I found the specs.
Also, I think Andy needs to be *promoted* to another position within the embassy  
Thanks Yvonne!!!
P.S. - how long does it take them to respond to e-mail questions?

Okay - I just got an e-mail confirmation. . . And the link I posted above is the right photo specifications for the I-130 form. The reply I received is as follows: "They are the correct specification as per the USCIS form. "
Isn't this all crazy? Lots of different requirements for different situations  

Why are they so fussy I wonder? What is wrong with just normal face-on photos?

god only knows. Maybe its something to do with the uniqueness of one's semi-profile.

Btw, dont worry about getting the expensive ADIT photos done. Just go into one of the passport photo booths - theyre like £3 and they work just fine for the embassy. They didnt have any problems with ours.

Also if they dont like your pix at the interview there's a passport photo booth inside the embassy loby by the toilets. You see it on the left side when you walk around the front desk.