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Country: US • Category: immigrationUS State Department CEAC (NVC) PDF Size Limit
Maximum Upload Size
4 MB (per-file)
4,000,000 bytes (1 MB = 1,000,000 decimal bytes)
3% Safety Margin Preset
3.88 MB (3789 KB)
Targets 3,880,000 bytes so portal overhead never rejects a borderline file.
Accepted Formats
.pdf, .jpg, .jpeg
Verified by Craig on 2026-11-01
Official excerpt: “Each file cannot be larger than 4 MB” (Verified 2026-11-01)Verified 2026-11-01 from Official Source
- One file per civil document or tax transcript: combine front and back sides into a single PDF.
- Recommended scan resolution is 150 DPI so multi-page tax returns stay under 4 MB.
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What to Do If Your PDF Still Exceeds 4 MB
- Enable Rasterize Pages in Target Size mode: If a document has heavy embedded fonts or complex vector layers, toggling Rasterize Pages converts each sheet into a clean 150 DPI image to meet strict portal caps.
- Scan in Grayscale or Adaptive B&W at 150 DPI: 600 DPI color scans are 8x larger than 150 DPI grayscale scans with no readable improvement for text documents.
- Split into numbered volumes if permitted: Where the portal allows multiple attachments, use Split PDF to divide large exhibits into Part 1 and Part 2.
Disclaimer: We check file size only, not whether a document meets the portal's content, translation, or legibility requirements. Always confirm current filing instructions on the official organization site.