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Validated rules for Green Card / USCIS (verified Aug 18, 2026).
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Validated rules for Green Card / USCIS (verified Aug 18, 2026). Confirm the authority's latest guidance before you submit.
Short answerA Green Card / USCIS photo must be 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in), usually 600 × 600 pixels at 300 DPI, with a white background and head height 50–69% of the frame. Full rules
Expected look · sample portraits
Illustrative sample faces — not real applicants. Your download keeps your own identity pixels.
Exact photo specifications
- Print size
- 51 × 51 mm
- Digital pixels
- 600 × 600 px @ 300 DPI
- Head height
- 50–69% of frame
- Eye line from bottom
- 56–69%
- Background
- white (#FFFFFF)
- Expression
- Neutral expression required
- Glasses
- Not allowed
- Head covering
- Not allowed (except religious/medical where policy permits)
- Typical max file size
- 240 KB
- Common print
- 2 × 2 in
USCIS still publishes 2×2 in passport-style photo specs for some filings. Many Green Card photos are now taken at a biometrics appointment rather than self-submitted.
Official reference: government source
Composition checklist
- Face camera straight on — both eyes open, no tilt.
- Head 50–69% of frame.
- Plain white background.
- Neutral, closed mouth.
- Remove glasses (unless medical exception).
- No filters, beauty retouch, or group crops.
4 steps in PicsForm
- Create with Green Card / USCIS
- Upload a clear portrait
- Fix hard failures on the report
- Download digital or Print Ready
We match published rules — not a government acceptance guarantee.
FAQ
What size is a Green Card / USCIS photo?
51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in). Digital export in this catalog is 600 × 600 px at 300 DPI.
What is the Green Card / USCIS photo size in pixels?
600 × 600 pixels at 300 DPI in the PicsForm catalog. Re-check the live portal if it publishes a different pixel cap.
Can I wear glasses in a Green Card / USCIS photo?
Not permitted
Can I smile in a Green Card / USCIS photo?
Neutral expression, mouth closed
What background does a Green Card / USCIS photo need?
Plain white (#FFFFFF). Keep it even — no pattern, shadow, or extra people.
What head size does Green Card / USCIS require?
Chin-to-crown should occupy 50–69% of the photo height (1.00 in (25.5 mm) to 1.38 in (35.2 mm)).
Can I take a Green Card / USCIS photo with my phone?
Yes, if the camera is at eye level, the face is sharp, lighting is even, and the crop matches the published size. PicsForm can check a phone portrait against this document’s catalog rules. It cannot invent missing shoulders or guarantee an embassy will accept the file.
Can I use an old Green Card / USCIS photo?
Most authorities want a recent likeness (often within six months) that still looks like you. Reuse an old file only if it still matches the current size, background, and appearance rules.