Tips for Uploading a Digital Photo
Select a .JPEG file from your computer or mobile device and
upload it to your application. 
Use a recent photo taken in the last six months. 
Make sure there
is lots of space around your head and shoulders. 

An employee will review your photo after you
submit your application. If the photo does not meet our requirements, we will send you a letter or
email asking you send us a new photo. 

If the photo tool does not accept your photo, the tool
will provide a message explaining the reason(s). Find information about why the tool did not accept
your photo on this webpage.
Special Requirements for a Digital Photo

Photo
Element	Requirement

Dimensions	Make sure the image has large dimensions. Be sure there is lots of
space around your head and shoulders to allow room for cropping by our photo tool. The dimensions
can be rectangular. Your photo must be at least 600 x 600 pixels.

Color	Use a color photo. You
cannot upload a photo in black and white. 

Format	Your photo must be in JPEG file
format.

Size	Your photo must be at least 54 kilobytes and no more than 10
megabytes.

Compression	Use the highest quality settings on your camera so your photo has a high
resolution. If you are saving or emailing the photo, select the highest quality setting (large file
size). Do not edit or change your photo using software or a mobile app. To avoid compressing your
image, do not send the image via text message.