Originally Posted by
canadasnorth
I think this is ridiculous. My photo got rejected due to a slight angle of my head, and my bangs covering one of my ears. It's clearly me on that photo. Some of the stories I heard are so stupid as to why they got photos rejected. I believe this is discriminatory. Other people are getting away with saying Canada's oath while having their face covered. I'm a Canadian citizens for 40 years for goodness sakes. Now I have to go get the guarantor to sign my photos again, as if he isn't busy enough.
Head straight perpendicular, exposed ears, eyes(no glasses), nose and corner of lips(no smiles) is part of the facial recognition algorithm.
You are allowed to say the oath of citizenship in Canada with your head crooked and One ear cover if you so desire.