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I called my local CVS and they told me they're not doing passport photos in their store due to COVID/mask requirements. Anyone know if UPS or Costco are doing passport photos, or another place we can go?
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USC filed AOS for parents on B2. I am not a lawyer.
Timeline
2020
7/21 <— 2 sets of I-130/485/944/864/131/765/693 reached Chicago Lockbox
8/4 <— Checks cashed
8/5 <— I-797 SMS
8/24 <— Biometrics completed
10/19 <— I-485 ("New Card Is Being Produced")
10/20 <— I-130 and I-485 ("Case Was Approved")
10/22 <— I-130 and I-485 Approval notices received
10/28 <— Green card#1 received
11/07 <— Green card#2 received -
Yes, we did them at Costco last month .Originally posted by verbose View PostLast edited by Gcapplicant2019; 07-13-2020, 12:37 AM.H1b visa
Concurrent F2A forms I-130 ,I-130A, I-485, I-864,I-944, I-765, I-693
2020
self filling with attorney consultation
F.O Minneapolis, Mn
6/12/2020 Package sent usps
6/15 delivered
6/26 checks cashed
text messages with receipt # Sunday 6/28
07/06/2020 received 3 receipts in the mail for I-130,1-765 &I-485
8/7/2020 received biometric notice for 8/17
8/17 fingerprints done & case updated
9/22 I-130 approved
11/17 I-485 was reopened (never closed)
11/18 I-765 approved
12/22/20 I-485 approved -
Costco.Comment
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if you an Iphone, you should be able to do your own and print them at walrmart or Walgreen or using your own printer.05/08/20: I-485, I-765, I-131, I-944 sent to USCIS
05/13 Rejected due to lack of I-864
05/27 resubmitted with explanation
06/03 Rejected again-same reason
06/13 Resubmitted with I-864
07/07 Lockbox emailed back and ask to resubmit
07/09 Filings accepted with PD 05/08/20 (nice)
08/06 Prior biometrics applied to I485
08/28 Took biometrics for I-765 only
09/28 I-765's Cards Ordered
10/02 EAD/AP received
04/12 Interview Sched
05/11 Interview done approval on the spot but no USCIS update onlineComment
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I was gonna suggest what Tibwa has already suggested. Apart from saving money, its actually easier for you to take your pictures than you ever think! Let me share what I did:
i. Get a good phone with a good camera;
ii. take your own picture - it's better to take the picture outside (in your patio/terrace/porch) with a good amount of light and also with a white background.
v. Download the picture and print it online at CVS or Wallgreens. You just need to go unto their website, place an order, and have them deliver the pictures to you or go pick them up.
vi. You get hold of the pictures, you use scissors or any sharp tool, to cut the pictures out. EASY!
I wish you well and if you're able to do this, please let us know how it goes.Mar/25 => Application sent to Chicago lockbox
22 <= 4 I-797Cs received by mail
57 <= Courtesy letter for I-693 received
129 <= Bio appointment for Aug/13
159 <= Interview scheduled for Oct/6
165 <= New card being produced
169 <= I765&I131 approved
196 <= New card being produced
197 <= Card mailed
Oct/10 = 2yr GC in hand
Aug/18 = I-751 applied
Aug/15 = I-751 approved
Aug/18 = 10yr GC in hand
Oct/20 = N400 Interview and Oath ceremonyComment
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Walgreens does passport pictures in store too. I took mines in April in the middle of the pandemic in NYC.Comment
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Did mine at UPS. They were cheaper than Walgreens, and didn't screw up the dimensions (I had to get a refund from Walgreens, in fact).
Pay attention to some of the wording from USCIS re: size, proportions, and measurements from different elements of your face!Concurrent Filing AOS - married to U.S. Citizen (i130, i130a, i131, i485, i765, i864, i944)
24Mar2020: Receipt Date: Chicago Lockbox
23Apr2020: NOA1: (text message).
09June2020: Expedite Request for I-765 Approved.
10June2020: I-765 "Case was Approved"
20July2020: Biometrics
09August2020: EAD Received
18August2020: Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for InterviewComment
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Thanks everyone for the tips!USC filed AOS for parents on B2. I am not a lawyer.
Timeline
2020
7/21 <— 2 sets of I-130/485/944/864/131/765/693 reached Chicago Lockbox
8/4 <— Checks cashed
8/5 <— I-797 SMS
8/24 <— Biometrics completed
10/19 <— I-485 ("New Card Is Being Produced")
10/20 <— I-130 and I-485 ("Case Was Approved")
10/22 <— I-130 and I-485 Approval notices received
10/28 <— Green card#1 received
11/07 <— Green card#2 receivedComment
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I am posting what I did in case others search this:
This is for if you have a printer:
1) Go to CVS or any Pharmacy and ask an employee if you can use their white backdrop. Most will not care at all.
2) Take clear photos using a digital camera or smartphone. I used an iPhone 6 for mine. Examples of good photos can be found here: https://travel.state.gov/content/tra...ly/photos.html
3) Upload the photos to https://www.idphoto4you.com/ and follow the steps. This website only stores your images while you are using the website and deletes them once you download them. There is a disclaimer that notifies of this.
4) Buy glossy photo paper and print the photos
If you do not have a printer, you can follow the steps above and just take the cropped passport photos to CVS, Walmart or whereever and print them. The website I listed above also puts guide lines on the photos so you know where to cut. I had regular scissors and cut them.
USCIS accepted all of my applications and the total cost of the passport photos was like 3 USD for the cost of the Photo Paper and that was for a total of 12 photos I had to send.
With how much places charge for passport photos, I might consider opening a photo booth for only passport photos considering the actual cost to take and print is cheap.Comment
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