USCIS Photo Online — Citizenship, Travel Documents, Work Permit

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Background: White
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You can work with the photo from any device

Versatility

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

Processing multiple photos

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

USCIS Photo — 2×2 in (51×51 mm)

Photo size: 2×2 inches (51×51 mm)
Background: plain white or off-white
Head height: 1–1⅜ inches (25–35 mm)
Two identical color prints
Recent photo; for I-130 and per the Policy Manual — taken within 30 days of filing
No glasses, no headwear (except religious)
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 Citizenship (naturalization) 2x2 inch (51x51 mm)US Green Card (Permanent Resident) 2x2"US Employment Authorization 2x2 inch (51x51 mm)USA Re-entry Permit 2x2 inch

USCIS Photo Requirements

Getting a Green Card (I-485, spousal I-130)? Use the dedicated Green Card photo page. This page covers the other USCIS forms: naturalization and citizenship certificates, re-entry permits and travel documents, work permits.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires two identical color photos, each 2×2 inches (51×51 mm), for Adjustment of Status (I-485), Employment Authorization (I-765), spousal petitions (I-130), Re-entry Permit (I-131) and naturalization (N-400) if you live outside the United States. Form I-90 does not require photos — they are taken at biometrics. The specifications follow the U.S. State Department passport photo standard.

Print Specifications

Print size: exactly 2×2 inches (51×51 mm)
Quantity: 2 identical prints
Background: plain white or off-white, no patterns
Head height (chin to crown): 1 to 1⅜ inches (25–35 mm)
Color, on photo-quality paper (not regular printer paper)
Recent; for I-130 and per the Policy Manual — taken within 30 days of filing

USCIS Forms Requiring 2×2 Inch Photos

N-400	Application for Naturalization	2 photos — only if you live outside the U.S.
N-565	Application for Replacement Naturalization Document	2 photos
N-600	Application for Certificate of Citizenship	2 photos
I-485	Adjustment of Status to Permanent Resident	2 photos
I-130	Petition for Alien Relative	2 photos — spousal petition only
I-90	Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card	no photos — taken at biometrics
I-131	Application for Travel Document / Re-entry Permit	2 photos
I-765	Application for Employment Authorization (EAD)	2 photos
I-589	Application for Asylum	2 photos for each family member
I-821D	DACA renewal	2 photos

How to Label USCIS Photos

Lightly write your name and A-Number (Alien Registration Number), if you have one, on the back of each photo using pencil or felt-tip pen.

Common USCIS Photo Rejections

Wrong size — must be exactly 2×2 inches
Photo not recent enough for the form (30 days for I-130)
Glasses (banned since 2016)
Shadows on face or background
Head too small (under 50% of frame) or too large
Inkjet print on plain paper instead of photo paper
Color cast (yellow, blue) from wrong white balance

How to Make a USCIS Photo at Home

Find a plain white wall with even, soft daylight.
Have someone take the photo at eye level from 4–5 feet away — face the camera, neutral expression, both eyes open, mouth closed.
Upload to Photo-Visa.Online and select USCIS Photo.
Receive a print-ready file with 2 identical 2×2 in photos on a 4×6 in sheet, ready to print at any 1-hour photo lab or on home photo paper.

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FAQ

How many photos do I need for USCIS forms?

Two identical 2×2 inch color photos for I-485, I-765, I-131, spousal I-130 and N-400 filed from abroad. Form I-90 needs no photos.

How recent must USCIS photos be?

Recent. The I-130 instructions and the USCIS Policy Manual require photos taken within 30 days of filing; other current form instructions say "taken recently".

Can I print USCIS photos on a regular printer?

No. USCIS requires photo-quality paper. Use a 1-hour photo lab (CVS, Walgreens, Costco) or print at home on inkjet photo paper, not standard copy paper.

What is an A-Number and where do I write it?

The A-Number (Alien Registration Number) is a 9-digit USCIS-assigned ID. Lightly write it and your name on the back of each photo in pencil or felt-tip pen, if you have one.

Is the photo for N-400 the same as a passport photo?

Specifications are the same (2×2 in, white background, head 1–1⅜ in). Note that N-400 photos are required only if you live outside the United States.

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