Canadian Passport Photos in the US?

[canadian eh]

This company specializes in helping Canadians living in the United States. They saved our Canadian bacon and I know they can help you. This company has helped other of my expat friends. It will only take a phone call to find out how easy this company makes things for us Canadians living here in the States. I don't know how they do it but passporthelp.ca ROCKS!
Desert Boy

[Reba]

And it can come to your house and take the photos for you? Wow, that's cool!

Most of the problem with renewing passports here in the US is to find a photographer who can and will do the photos, because Passport Canada is so picky and the photo sizes are different than US sizes. Most passport photo shops refuse to do Canadian photos, or have stopped doing passport photos entirely (including many mentioned in the earlier posts of this thread).

[canadian eh]

You must be a Canadian Government worker with such remarks. I am saying that this company told me where to get my photo in the US and reviewed my application before sending it in. I now have no problems getting my passports done. If you are willing to open up your wallet, then you get what you pay for. I now know where to go to get my pics/do you? In the US, there are many companies that offer this service. In fact the US government allows them to stand in line for you. Maybe you can ask your superiors at the Canadian Government why we can't have private companies like that. Long love free enterprises!!!!

[Reba]

Nope, don't work or the Canadian Government. I live in North Carolina, so that would be a heckuva commute!

Yes, I do know where to get my photos done, after emailing the Consulate in Atlanta (had you read any of the previous posts) they suggested Sears. Which is where I went because no one else in the state will do them anymore.

I already paid $97 for the passport renewal, plus $16 for the photos, and another $30 for the courier to get it to Gatineau, I'm not about to pay another $99 for some "service" in Canada that would have only delayed my passport processing further. The Atlanta Consulate will also review applications for you. For free.

I'm just sayin'.

[flames9]

It is a very simple process, why do I need to pay some one to do it for me?? I live in the USA now and had my new passport back in 3 weeks. Was even easier to get my USA passport, too all of 10 days. Why do people always want someone else to do it for them?

I just sent my renewal via regular postage to canada,lol Think it was $1.00

[canadian eh]

The service is not for everyone, it is for people that need a pssport right away or are having problem filling out the form. If you follow the thread, lots of people have problems and I don't think 99 bucks will break the bank. My time is too valuable to waste time phoning the Passport office or going for the day into a consulate. It is amazing how well these businesses do in the US but us Canadians are too cheap to have someone help us deal with the government. Seriously, $99 and everything is taken care of but we will spend $100-$200 to go out for dinner. Oh yeah, the company also said that 30% of all application are rejected.
Desert Boy

[flames9]

wow, hard to believe it is soo difficult. I'm a simple guy and did it within minutes,lol Makes me wonder if you work for the company,lol

[canadian eh]

If you follow the thread, you will see people have sooo many questions on passports. I found a company that took care of my needs and I was happy with the service. Millions of people don't need or don't want help but some of us do need help for some reason. Why do Canadians have to be so critical? do you do your own taxes? Do you fix your own car? Do you do the legal work when buying a home? All this can also be done by yourself but some people like me have better ways of saving 100 bucks. I guess this is more of a forum for do it yourself Canadians. Seeing you think it is so simple; tell me what you do when your partner from a previous marriage have kids and can't get a hold of the biological father? And by the way, they also told me where to get my pictures done in the middle of the California desert. Just thought people would appreciate knowing about a company like this. I will be interested in knowing what you think I should do on getting the passports for my partners kids Mr. and Mrs. noitall!
Desert Boy