Digital photo requirement

[imti_has]

For express entry application:

1. Can I upload a already taken photo which is more than 6 months old?
2. Do I need to scan the back-side of the photo or just the unscanned digital version in JPEG for format would do?
3. Do I need to upload 2 copies of my photo or 1 copy will work?

 

[silviadha]

Similar questions here. I received an ITA, so it's for the part where they ask for all the documents.

I found a thread here that talks about the digital photo - post ITA, but the answer is confusing. I would like to know if the digital copy you get at a professional photograph studio is enough (download and upload) or the back (with studio stamp, BOD, address, date) is also needed.

These are the specifications I read: https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/i...ormation/applications/guides/pdf/5445eb-e.pdf
It does mention the back part but I'm still not sure if it's for this stage of the application, and if it is, how to attach the receipt or a separate document if one is PNG or JPEG and the other one is a pdf (scan), and the platform doesn't let you upload more than one document per section.

If it's useful for anyone, I took my PR Photo at London Drugs (https://www.londondrugs.com/permanent-resident-photos) and they charged me 30 dollars (need to pay for the physical pictures even if I don't need them).

 

[canadian_techie1]

@imti_has did you finally use an already used photo which was more than 6mo old?

 

[dropoback]

Hi everyone,

I recently submitted my federal PR application through the online portal under a non-Express Entry (Base) PNP stream. I realized after submitting that I made a technical error with my photo.

Instead of uploading a professional digital file or a proper scan, I took a picture of a physical paper photograph with my phone and uploaded that. The London Drugs stamp from the back of the print is actually visible in the image. IRCC instructions explicitly state: "not a picture of a paper photo taken with your digital camera or phone."

My questions are:

1. Is this likely to cause an immediate R10 rejection (returning the application as incomplete), or will they simply ask for a new photo later in the process?
2. Should I proactively submit the correct professional digital photo via the IRCC Webform now, even though I haven't received my AOR (Acknowledgement of Receipt) yet?
3. If I use the webform, does anyone know if this successfully "replaces" the bad photo before an officer sees the file?

 

[CanGoldDigger]

You don't need to show the back of the photo for online applications.

1. It may, but very unlikely.
2. Yes, you'd better.
3. It won't replace, the officer will be able to see what you have sent via the webform.

 

[apex.age]

For express entry application:

1. Can I upload a already taken photo which is more than 6 months old?
2. Do I need to scan the back-side of the photo or just the unscanned digital version in JPEG for format would do?
3. Do I need to upload 2 copies of my photo or 1 copy will work?

1. IRCC requires a photo taken within the last six months, so it’s best to provide a fresh JPEG rather than scanning old physical copies.Make sure the quality is crisp sharper than the snapchat planets to keep your Express Entry profile moving smoothly without any technical hiccups.