Photo Requirements

• Size: 2×2 inches (51×51mm)
• Resolution: 300 DPI minimum
• Background: plain white
• Format: JPEG, recent photo taken within 30 days
• Full face, neutral expression

How to Use This Tool

1. Upload a front-facing photo with good lighting.
2. Zoom and move in until the face oval guide aligns with your face.
3. Click Center Face to auto-position the crop, then Straighten to level your eyes.
4. Click Apply, then optionally Remove Background for a clean white backdrop.
5. Check the Photo Analysis panel — it verifies USCIS biometric compliance: eyes open, neutral expression, head straight, with guided correction hints.
6. Download your USCIS-ready Green Card photo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size photo is required for a US Green Card?

USCIS requires a 2×2 inch (51×51mm) photo, the same as US passport and visa photos.

Is the Green Card photo the same as the US passport photo?

Yes. Both require the same 2×2 inch format with a plain white background.

Can I use this for USCIS Form I-485?

Yes. Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence) requires a 2×2 inch USCIS-compliant photo.

What information do I write on the back of a USCIS Green Card photo?

USCIS requires you to write your full name and A-Number (Alien Registration Number) lightly in pencil on the back of each photo. US passport applications do not require this.

How recent must a Green Card photo be?

USCIS requires the photo to be taken within the last 30 days for Form I-485 submissions — stricter than the 6-month requirement for passport photos.