India, Dec. 14 -- The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented stricter regulations regarding the photographs required for immigration documentation, with the aim of minimizing identity fraud.

According to the updated policy, applicants are prohibited from using outdated photographs. USCIS has stated that it will not accept images that are older than three years, and any photographs submitted directly by applicants will be rejected. Only images taken by USCIS personnel or authorized service providers will be deemed acceptable.

This modification is part of a comprehensive overhaul of the US immigration system. In the past, USCIS allowed the reuse of photographs that were up to ten years old for specific ...