United States · U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) · Verified October 22, 2026
USCIS Passport-Style Photo (Green Card, EAD) — 2×2 in, Free Online Tool
- 2×2 in
- JPG
- White to off-white
Off by default: this authority rejects edited backgrounds. Take the photo against a plain wall instead — we'll check it.
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This tool is pre-set for the USCIS applications — Green Card (I-485), I-130, I-765 work permit, I-131 travel document: add any photo and get a file that fits the official uscis passport-style photo (green card, ead) requirements. Written for: applicants filing USCIS immigration forms, including residents applying from abroad.
USCIS Passport-Style Photo (Green Card, EAD) requirements
| Document | USCIS applications — Green Card (I-485), I-130, I-765 work permit, I-131 travel document |
|---|---|
| Issued by | U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) (United States) |
| Print size | 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in) |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 (square) |
| Format | JPG |
| Background color | White to off-white |
| Head height | 50–69% of photo height (25.5–35.2 mm) |
| Eye line | 56–69% up from the bottom edge |
| Color | Color photo required |
| Submitted as | Printed photo |
The rules in plain words
- Two identical colour passport-style photos, 2 × 2 inches, full face and frontal view, taken recently.
- Head height 1 to 1⅜ inches from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin.
- Eye height 1⅛ to 1⅜ inches from the eyes to the bottom of the photo.
- White to off-white background; printed on thin glossy paper; unmounted and unretouched.
- Head bare unless headwear is required by your religion.
How to take a USCIS Passport-Style Photo at home
- 1Stand about half a metre in front of a white to off-white wall. Distance from the wall stops shadows behind your head.
- 2Face a window or soft light so both sides of your face are evenly lit — no harsh overhead light.
- 3Ask someone to hold the camera at your eye level, 1–1.5 m away. Selfies at arm's length make noses look bigger and get rejected.
- 4Look straight at the lens with a neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open, hair away from your eyes.
- 5Drop the photo here, download the result, then use the print sheet to print at exact size.
Tips specific to this document
- Lightly write your name and A-Number on the back in pencil if the form instructions ask you to.
- Print two copies on a 4×6 sheet with the print-sheet tool.
Questions people ask
What size is a USCIS Passport-Style Photo?
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires 2×2 in. ExactFit sizes your photo to exactly this and shows a checklist so you can confirm before you submit.
How big should my head be in the photo?
Measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head (including hair), your head must take up 50–69% of the photo height — 25.5 to 35.2 mm on the print. The tool detects your face and crops to land inside this range automatically.
What background color is required?
White to off-white, plain and without shadows or patterns. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) does not accept digitally edited backgrounds, so take the photo against a plain wall; ExactFit checks the background but leaves it unchanged by default.
Can I take a USCIS Passport-Style Photo with my phone?
Yes. Have someone take it from about 1–1.5 m away against a plain wall, make it here, then print it at true size with the print sheet (4×6 in, A4 or A6) at a photo kiosk.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. All processing — face detection, cropping, background and compression — runs inside your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Will my photo be accepted?
ExactFit checks every measurable requirement against the official rules, but the final decision is made by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Follow the checklist and the official guidance linked on this page.
Official source
Last verified against the official source: October 22, 2026
ExactFit is not affiliated with any government. Requirements can change; always confirm with the official source. No guarantee of acceptance.
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