US visa photo requirements

Specific requirements for US visa photos: (1) The photos must be taken within 6 months. (2) The photo size is 2x2 inches (about 5x5 cm). (3) The vertical dimension of the applicant's head must be between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inch (about 2.5-3.5cm). (4) Photos must have a white background. Photos with messy background, patterns or patterns, or dark colors are not acceptable. (5) You must face the camera and show your ears. (6) The photo of each passport or visa applicant must be bareheaded. A "frontal" photo means that the applicant has to face the camera when taking a photo. Applicants should not bow their heads or squint, and their faces should account for 50% of the whole photo.

There are two ways to apply for an American visa:

(1) Process for individuals to apply for a US visa:

The first step is to log on to the website of the US Embassy and fill out the US visa application form online;

Step 2, confirm the interview time and pay the fee;

Step three, prepare all the materials and translate them according to the information needed for the visa;

Step 4: Go to the American Embassy to fingerprint and complete the interview according to the scheduled time;

Step 5, get the interview results and fill in the evidence collection method;

Step 6, the embassy accepts it;

Step 7: Get your passport back from China CITIC Bank.

(2) visa formalities through travel agencies (taking CYTS as an example):

The first step is to browse the travel agency website to understand the information needed for handling, and contact customer service for consultation and handling problems;

Step 2, take photos of the baby and pay for it, and ask the customer service for the information package needed for the US visa;

Step 3: Fill in the US visa application form online and upload it: clear photos of passport and ID card;

Step 4, the travel agency will help you make an appointment for an interview and send the appointment form to the applicant's mailbox;

Step 5: 0-2 working days before the 65438+ face-to-face interview, the travel agency will arrange a special person to conduct one-on-one telephone training for customers;

Step 6, go to the American Embassy to fingerprint according to the scheduled time, complete the interview and obtain the interview results, and fill in the evidence collection method;

Step 7: After signing the receipt, CITIC Bank can pick it up at home or send it back to the guests by SF Express the next day.

3. On the day of face-to-face interview, it is recommended to bring the following information:

1. Original passport: 1. Valid for at least six months from the end of the trip. 2. Leave at least two consecutive blank visa pages.

Page three. My signature must be on the last page of the passport (except for the new passport). 4. If you have an old passport, please provide it;

2. confirmation page of ds160: the confirmation page of DS- 160 of the electronic application form for non-immigrant visa that we sent you. Please print the paper version on the day of the interview;

3. Interview appointment letter: Please print the interview appointment letter we sent you and bring the paper version on the day of the interview;

4. Visa photos: bareheaded photos with specifications of 5 1mmX5 1mm taken in the last six months.

Information provided as appropriate according to individual circumstances:

5. English resume: You are engaged in IT, biology, chemistry, radio, aerospace, military weapons research and development, atomic energy, nuclear energy, general shipbuilding and heavy industry. Please be sure to prepare an English resume.

6. Original household registration book (the husband and wife are not in the same household registration book and need to be provided separately).

7. Original marriage certificate (proof of marital status is required if lost).

8. Original temporary residence permit (if the place where the passport is issued is inconsistent with the place of work, the original temporary residence permit of the current place of work shall be provided).

9. Proof of assets (A deposit: the suggested balance is not less than RMB 80,000, and current passbook, bank card+original statement of the last 6 months, fixed passbook or deposit certificate can be provided; B original proof of ownership of the property: (if not, the original purchase contract and purchase invoice can be provided); Original motor vehicle registration certificate; D supporting documents of transaction details of wealth management products and stock products. Please note: you can use assets under your spouse's name; Students can provide assets in the name of their parents.

10, employees:

On-the-job certification letter must be printed on the company letterhead and stamped with the official seal (see the attachment of the data package);

B. A copy of the business license of the work unit stamped with the official seal; Or a copy of the organization code certificate stamped with the official seal;

C company brochure or company profile with official seal (including company establishment time, nature, scale, products and benefits, etc.). ).

D work permit, work permit, professional title certificate, honorary qualification certificate, professional qualification certificate, civil servant certificate, etc. (Company Profile: It is recommended to print the company's publicity materials, but it is recommended to print and stamp them instead of writing them by hand.)

1 1, retirees (retirees provide the original retirement certificate, please note: people over 80 years old have no record of refusing to sign, and there is no need to go to the embassy for an interview. Application materials can be submitted by accompanying relatives)

12, students at school (student ID card or original student ID card; If students travel during non-holidays, please provide supplementary attendance certificates in Chinese and English (see Annex 3); Original birth certificate.

13, other photos:

A recent family photo (preferably a photo of several generations)

B. If you have traveled to other countries, you must provide some representative photos (for example, the Eiffel Tower). Please note: If any relative lives with the artist for a long time, please provide relevant materials (original invitation letter, copy of the other party's long-term visa page, green card or passport); If it is a business trip, please bring the business invitation letter, hotel air ticket reservation form and travel itinerary as auxiliary materials during the interview, or you can take them with you;

/kloc-minors under the age of 0/4 do not need to go to the embassy for an interview, and the application materials can be submitted by accompanying relatives. (At the same time, a copy of the parents' ID card and the original child's birth certificate are required).

Legal basis:

Article 9 of the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Passport and Visa

China citizens and foreigners who go abroad or live abroad for personal reasons must apply for Chinese visas when leaving, entering or transiting the country. The specific measures shall be implemented in accordance with relevant regulations. China citizens who go abroad on business do not need to apply for an entry-exit visa for China when they enter or leave the country with valid passports. Citizens of countries that have signed visa exemption agreements with China shall be handled according to the agreements.