Green Card Photo Online — I-485 and Spousal I-130

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Versatility

Our photos are suitable for any type of documents, including international ones. This ensures convenience and time savings for our clients

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You can upload and process multiple photos using our service. Payment is only made for the photo you choose for printing. This ensures convenience and flexibility for our clients

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How to take a photo?

To get perfect shots for any type of document, use the following guidelines.

Distance

Stand about 50 cm away from the wall. This will help avoid harsh shadows behind your back and keep the details in the photo clear.

Right and wrong: head held straight and head tilted

Face position

Put your face in front of the camera lens. Hold the camera at eye level. Maintain a neutral facial expression. This will help create optimal conditions for obtaining a high-quality image.

Right and wrong: even light background and background with a side shadow

Background and lighting

Choose a light or solid color background for the best image quality. Stand facing a light source, such as an open window. The background will be automatically cut out.

Photo Requirements

Green Card Photo — 2×2 in (51×51 mm)

Photo size: 2×2 inches (51×51 mm)
Background: plain white or off-white
Head height (chin to crown): 1–1⅜ in
Recent photo; for I-130 and per the Policy Manual (adjustment of status) — taken within 30 days of filing
Two identical photos for I-485 and I-765; for I-130 only for a spousal petition. No photo for I-90 — taken at the biometrics appointment
No glasses, no headwear (except religious)
Lightly write your name and A-Number (if any) on the back in pencil or felt-tip pen

Size Specifications

Size (mm): 51×51 mm
Size (cm): 5.1×5.1 cm
In pixels (300 dpi): 602×602 px
In pixels (600 dpi): 1205×1205 px
Aspect ratio: 1:1
Background: White
Format: JPEG

Documents with 51×51 mm size

US Green Card (Permanent Resident) 2x2"US Citizenship (naturalization) 2x2 inch (51x51 mm)US Employment Authorization 2x2 inch (51x51 mm)USA Form I-130 2x2 inch

Green Card Photo Requirements (USCIS)

This page covers photos for getting a Green Card. Applying for naturalization (N-400), a re-entry permit or travel document (I-131) or a stand-alone work permit (I-765)? See USCIS photo.

USCIS requires two identical color photos, each 2×2 inches (51×51 mm), for Adjustment of Status (I-485) and an Employment Authorization request filed with it (I-765); for Petitions for Alien Relative (I-130) photos are needed only for a spousal petition. Form I-90 (Green Card renewal) does not require photos — USCIS takes your photo at the biometrics appointment. The specifications mirror the U.S. State Department passport photo standard.

Size and Print Specifications

Print size: 2×2 inches (51×51 mm) — exact, no margin variation
Quantity: 2 identical prints per application
Background: plain white or off-white, no patterns or shadows
Head height (chin to crown): 1 to 1⅜ inches (25–35 mm)
Eye height from bottom: 1⅛ to 1⅜ inches
Color, sharp focus, photo-quality paper
Recent photo; for I-130 and per the USCIS Policy Manual (adjustment of status) — taken within 30 days of filing

How to Label Your Green Card Photos

USCIS requires you to lightly write your A-Number (Alien Registration Number) and full name on the back of each photo using pencil or felt-tip pen — never ballpoint, which can imprint through and damage the image. If you don't have an A-Number yet, write your full name and date of birth.

Photos Required by USCIS Form

Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status): 2 photos
Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative): photos only for a spousal petition — petitioner and spouse
Form I-90 (Renew/Replace Green Card): no photos — taken at the biometrics appointment
Form I-131 (Re-entry Permit / Advance Parole): 2 photos
Form I-765 (Employment Authorization): 2 photos
Form N-400 (Naturalization): photos only if you live outside the United States

How to Make a Green Card Photo at Home

Stand against a plain white wall in soft, even daylight.
Have someone take the photo from 4–5 feet away, or use a self-timer at eye level. Neutral expression, both eyes open.
Upload to Photo-Visa.Online and select Green Card Photo.
Receive a print-ready file with 2 identical 2×2 in photos on a 4×6 in sheet — print at any 1-hour photo lab (CVS, Walgreens, Costco) or at home on photo paper.

Common USCIS Photo Rejections

USCIS reviewers reject Green Card photos for: incorrect size (must be exactly 2×2 in), shadows on background, glasses, head tilted, or wrong proportion of head in frame. Photo-Visa.Online auto-validates each of these.

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FAQ

How many photos do I need for a Green Card application?

Two identical 2×2 inch color photos for I-485 and I-765; for I-130 only for a spousal petition. Form I-90 needs no photos — USCIS photographs you at biometrics.

How recent must Green Card photos be?

Recent. The I-130 instructions and the USCIS Policy Manual (adjustment of status) require photos taken within 30 days of filing; the current I-485 and I-765 instructions say "taken recently".

Should I write anything on the back of the photo?

Yes. Lightly write your name and A-Number (if you have one) on the back using pencil or felt-tip pen.

What size is the Green Card photo?

Exactly 2×2 inches (51×51 mm), in color, on a plain white background, with head height of 1 to 1⅜ inches.

Can I print Green Card photos at home?

Yes, on photo-quality paper. Photo-Visa.Online prepares a print-ready 4×6 in sheet with 2 photos as part of the $13 order. You can also print at any photo lab — bring the digital file on a phone or USB.

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