Washington, DC — In accordance with language specified in the BorderSecurity Act of 2003, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a change in the photo requirements for all applicants froma three-quarter face position to a standard, full-frontal face position to takeeffect August 2, 2004.

USCIS will accept both three-quarter and full-frontal color photographs until September 1, 2004, after which only full-frontal color will be accepted. 

The application process of customers who have already submitted materialsthat include color photos with the three-quarter standard will not be affectedby this change.

All photos must be of just the person. Where more than one photo isrequired, all photos of the person must be identical. All photos must meetthe specifications for full-frontal/passport photos.

For more information on photo standards, visit the Department of State website at http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/pptphotos/index.html, or contact the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1 800 375 5283.