Special case guide
Practical help for infant and child photos, glasses, headwear, backgrounds, and rejection problems that need extra care.
Quick answer
Special cases need more than a standard crop. Check the document-specific rule first, then make sure the original photo clearly shows the applicant and does not rely on an edit to hide a capture problem.
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