Greencard Lottery Registry

General

• The photograph for each applicant must be an unmounted, full face photo, as described below

• The photograph(s) must be no more than 30 days old when you file your application.

• All photos must be of just the person.

• Where more than one photo is required, all photos of the person must be identical.

• All photos must meet the specifications for full-frontal/passport photos.

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Digital Photos

Digitally reproduced photographs must be reproduced without discernible pixels or dot patterns. Photocopied photographs are NOT accepted.

Head Position & Background

• Head should be positioned directly facing the camera

• Photo should capture from slightly above top of hair to middle of chest

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The image file must adhere to the following compositional specifications and technical specifications and can be produced in one of the following ways:

• Taking a new digital image.

• Using a digital scanner to scan a submitted photograph.

Compositional Specifications: The submitted digital image must conform to the following compositional specifications or the entry will be disqualified.

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