Dear Editor,
I was extremely disappointed when I was informed at the USA Embassy that the photograph I attached to my application form was not 50 mm by 50 mm.
 The result is that I was asked to submit a photograph and reschedule my appointment date.

Since I needed a date before July 14th and no such date was available, I have lost the right to an interview that I paid for when I wanted it.

I did not measure the sides of the photograph because I assumed that the studio would be aware of photograph specifications for visa applications.

The studio once again gave me a photograph that measured 43 mm by 50 mm. I protested and was then given the photograph with the correct dimension after a child used his ruler to convince them.

Meanwhile, I have lost the opportunity for the interview in relation to my vacation plan. Thanks to an established studio that cannot use a simple ruler.
Yours faithfully, 
Deoranie Prasad

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