Green Card
Green Card / USCIS photo requirements
USCIS publishes 2×2 inch passport-style photo rules for several immigration forms. Many Green Card steps now use a biometrics appointment instead of mailed photos — but when a photo is required, it matches US passport dimensions: 51×51 mm, white background, head 50–69%.
Example compliant crops
AI-generated illustrative portraits — not real applicants.
Published USCIS dimensions
- 51×51 mm (2×2 in) square
- 600×600 pixels at 300 DPI
- Plain white background
- Head height 50–69% of frame
- Eye line 56–69% from bottom
- Neutral expression; no glasses
Biometrics vs mailed photos
Many adjustment-of-status and Green Card cases schedule a biometrics appointment where USCIS captures your photo. Self-submitted 2×2 prints or digital files are still required for some forms — read your exact filing instructions.
Make a compliant USCIS photo
Select Green Card / USCIS in PicsForm (us-green-card document). Upload a portrait; we enforce the same bands as US passport before export.
Official specifications
| Document | Green Card / USCIS |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions (mm) | 51 × 51 |
| Pixels @ DPI | 600 × 600 @ 300 |
| Head height | 50–69% |
| Eye line from bottom | 56–69% |
| Background | white |
| Official source | View official guidance |
| Last verified | 2026-08-18 |
Common rejection reasons & fixes
Hard fail: Submitted 35×45 mm European crop for I-485
Re-export as 51×51 mm square with us-green-card document
Off-white cream background
Replace to pure white (#FFFFFF) as USCIS specifies
Official sources
Frequently asked questions
- Is a Green Card photo the same as a US passport photo?
- Yes — both use 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) square format with white background and the same head-height bands in our catalog.
- Do I mail photos or attend biometrics?
- Depends on form and filing category. USCIS notices specify which applies to your case.
- Can I wear glasses?
- No — USCIS follows US passport glasses policy.
- What file size for digital upload?
- Our catalog specifies max 240 KB for USCIS-class documents when a digital file is required.
Related guides
PicsForm matches published requirements; always confirm current rules on the official portal.