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Headcoverings and BCIS Photos

Part of the K-1 fiancee visa application process involves submitting photographs of the foreign national photographed according to USCIS specifications.  The specifications require a clear view of the applicant's face and right ear. However, modifications are being made to photo requirements to accommodate headcoverings worn for religious beliefs. The following paragraph is taken from a USCIS memorandum issued on September 4, 2003.

"A photograph will not be considered unacceptable due to the sole fact that for religious reasons the subject of the photograph is wearing a headcovering covering the alien’s hair and/or right ear. Such a photograph should be accepted provided the subject of the photograph remains clearly identifiable. For example a headcovering that covers only the alien’s hair and ears may be acceptable, whereas a headcovering that covers the alien’s eyes or face is not acceptable. Along with the photograph, the alien must make a signed brief written statement explaining why he or she cannot submit a photograph that meets the standard requirements of an uncovered head and/or visible right ear."