Applicants finalizing their Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) from the US were quoted steep prices (around $240 for 12 prints) at pharmacies like Walgreens/CVS. Group members shared cheaper alternatives.
What group members suggested:- Take the photo yourself at home, carefully following IRCC's official photo specifications (dimensions, background, lighting). For digital submission purposes, a self-taken photo meeting spec is generally sufficient.
- If you do need physical prints, CVS can customize and print to the required size — some members needed a couple of attempts to get the sizing right, but it worked out cheaper than the pharmacy's standard photo package.
- Double-check the exact current photo requirements on the IRCC website before submitting, since dimension and format specs can be updated.
This mainly applies to the photo requirement for COPR-related steps; always verify whether your specific application step needs a digital upload, a printed photo, or both.