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Yes, you can use an already saved photo. Our experts can convert your saved photo to an acceptable passport photo.

Yes, you can print the photos at home. Be sure to print your passport photos on thin, photo-quality paper.

You can always print off the email we sent or log in to the A1 Client portal to retrieve your photos.

To learn more about our process or use our document authentication services, or if you have other questions, email us now.

An Apostille is an international certification accepted by the countries participating in The Hague Treaty. Consular/Embassy legalization of documents is required for documents used in countries not part of the Hague Convention.

Notarizing a document adds an extra layer of security by requiring a witness to verify the signer's identity. A witness is a government-authorized person known as a notary public who attests that the signer is not signing under duress and that they are aware of the contents of the document they are signing.

Few example of documents that require legalization are:

• State generated documents
• Power of attorney
• Bylaws
• Birth, Death certifcates
• United States Patent & Trademark documents
• Good standing certificates
• Certified charter documents

Common documents that need authentication are:

• Birth, marriage, and divorce certificates
• Background checks
• Educational documents/ certificates
• Incorporation certificates for corporations
• Personal or Corporate legal documents

On average, it takes about 18 to 24 months to complete the naturalization process and to become a U.S. citizen.