Information Packages Materials

• Photo must be taken in the last six months.
  
• Dimensions - 5 cm square.
  
• Only color photos.
  
• White or off-white background that is not patterned or busy.
  
• Face must cover 50% of the photo.
  
• Applicant’s face must face camera directly and not be looking down or to either side.
  
• No head coverings or hats, except for religious reasons. Even then, they cannot obscure any part of applicant’s face.
  
• No sunglasses.
  
• Both ears should be exposed.
  
• Photo must be securely attached only to nonimmigrant visa application DS-156. Otherwise, please keep it loose and provide it with your documents.

08/2004