Picture service for F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) applications
OPT F1 Optional Practical Training Photo Service
OPERATIONAL NOTICE:
At this time Passport Photo Place is CLOSED until further notice. We do not currently accept appointments.
2024 OPT Application Photo Service - Orlando, FL
Passport Photo Place provides photo services for individuals submitting F-1 OPT application. We take and print OPT pictures that fully comply with photo requirements as specified by the U.S Citizenship and Immigration services – Department of Homeland Security.
As of 2024, Optional Practical Training (OPT) application requires professionally printed photographs at this time.
To book an appointment for OPT/F1 photographs email or call our Orlando, FL Orange County photo studio at Currently CLOSED
USCIS advises to use professional photographer for taking OPT application pictures to avoid issues in processing of an application.
Passport Photo Place produces properly taken and printed photographs that are specifically designed to be used by the eligible F-1 students who intend to apply for Optional practical training permission.
Our Orlando, FL photo studio delivers professionally formatted OPT/F1 photographs. The photo studio service features the following:
USCIS requires OPT applicants to submit the pictures along with applications that comply with the following specifiactions:
Photo specifications & background
- Photos must be taken within the past 30 days, showing present individual appearance
- Pictures must only be produced by a professional photo studio that specializes in legal document photography. Pictures taken at other than a professional photo studio place can be rejected.
- Required are Two (2) 51x51mm (2×2 inch) pictures that show full front facial view of the applicant
- The background must be plain white, evenly lit with no background shadows from the subject. Proper contrast is required to differentiate background from the applicant’s facial features.
Applicant appearance photo service requirements
- The face must measure between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
- Must present neutral facial expression with mouth closed
- The full forehead and ears must be visible
- The applicant must wear a normal street attire. Uniforms and any clothing that shows emblems is not acceptable.
- Hats and other headgear that obscures the hairline cannot be worn during the OPT photo session
- Prescription glasses, hearing devices or wigs that are worn on a daily basis should be worn in the picture to properly depict the appearance of the applicant. Tinted glasses on the other hand cannot be worn, regardless of the prescription status.
Photo printing & processing specifications
- OPT/F1 pictures must be printed at 300dpi or higher resolution using a professional photo printer. Inkjet printers are not suitable for printing official photo documents.
- The pictures must be in full color
- The photo paper must be slightly glossy and thin.
- Pictures cannot be retouched or manipulated in any way that alters the subject appearance.
- Both photographs must be exactly identical and not being reproduced from previously taken pictures
- Pictures taken and printed by non-professional legal photographer are subject to disqualification.