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A permanent resident photo is among the many requirements you have to submit, should you need to immigrate to Canada. Thankfully, we’ve listed pointers to consider to avoid mistakes, thus saving you from wasted time, effort and unnecessary costs. This guide will be beneficial for you if you need to apply for a permanent resident card or for permanent residence in Canada.
Pointer #1: What to Keep in Mind First
Your application guide will tell you the number of required photos for your immigration application. Note that you have to give them original, identical, and unaltered photos. The photographs you provide may either be in colour or in black and white.
Pointer #2: What Your Photos Should Be
For your convenience, we have listed the requirements so that your photos will be accepted. Find them below:
Pointer #3: What the Back of Your Photos Should Have
You will be required to indicate several details at the back of one photo. The information to be listed are below:
Note that some photographers use stamps to list this information. Both stamped and handwritten details are acceptable. Stick-on labels should not be used.
Pointer #4: Child Photos
All child photos should follow the same restrictions and rules stated on this page. The photos should show the child’s head and shoulders. Anyone’s hands (even if the child) should not show.
Since it is extra challenging to take a photo of a child with a neutral expression, some minor variations are allowed.
You may take photos of your newborn child in a car seat, but a white blanket should cover the seat.
Pointer #5: Medical Considerations
If you are using a wheelchair, you should cover the wheelchair with a plain white blanket so that the edges of your face are clear.
On the other hand, if you are wearing headwear or a nasal cannula for medical reasons, make sure that your eyes in the photos are visible and clear. It would also help you to request a letter from your doctor and create a signed explanation letter to submit along with your application.
Seek Help from the Experts
When it’s about Canadian immigration, you can request services from a reliable and accredited agency in Canada.
Globeia is highly experienced in conducting services involved in immigration. We also offer passport photo services at our Photo Centre. Our team would love to help you if you need photos for the Green Card Lottery, US Immigration, Permanent Residence applications, citizenship, visa, and other official documents.
Should you have inquiries and requests, feel free to give us a call, send us an email, or visit us via an appointment, as we are here to help you!
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