Green card photo checker

Take your 2×2 USCIS photos with your phone. We check them against the official photo rules before you pay. Two copies on every print sheet.

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  • Free to check. You pay $9.99 only after your photo passes.
  • Never edited. The government doesn't allow it, so we only crop to size.
  • Stays on your device. Your photo is never uploaded to us.
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4 × 6 in print sheet · two 2 × 2 in photos

What you get for $9.99

  1. A photo file for online formsThe right size and file type for online passport renewal or the DS-160.
  2. A 4×6 print sheetTwo 2×2 photos. Print it at CVS, Walgreens or Walmart and cut along the lines.

Photo requirements

Size2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm)
Head size1 to 1⅜ inches from chin to top of head
Eye height1⅛ to 1⅜ inches from the bottom of the photo
BackgroundPlain white or off-white, no shadows
ExpressionNeutral face, both eyes open, mouth closed. A closed-mouth smile is fine.
GlassesNot allowed (take them off)
EditingNot allowed: no filters, apps or AI changes
Age of photoTaken in the last 6 months

Summarised from the U.S. Department of State photo guidance and, for green card photos, the USCIS Form I-485 instructions. Always check the latest official rules for your application.

Questions

What are the photo requirements for a green card?

The USCIS instructions for Form I-485 ask for two identical color passport-style photos, taken recently: 2 by 2 inches, white to off-white background, full face looking straight at the camera, head 1 to 1⅜ inches tall, printed on thin glossy paper, unmounted and unretouched.

What size is a green card photo?

2 × 2 inches, with your head 1 to 1⅜ inches tall and a plain white or off-white background. These are the same measurements as a U.S. passport photo.

How many photos do I need?

Form I-485 asks for two identical photos. Other USCIS forms can ask for a different number, so check the instructions for your form. Our 4×6 print sheet has two.

What do I write on the back of the photos?

USCIS says to lightly print your name and A-Number (if you have one) on the back of each photo, using a pencil or felt pen.

Do you edit or retouch my photo?

No. The U.S. Department of State says not to change your photo with software, apps, filters or artificial intelligence. We only check your photo and crop it to the official size. We never smooth skin, change the background or alter your face.

Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

No. Your photo is checked and prepared on your own phone or computer. It is never uploaded to our servers.

How do I print it at CVS, Walgreens or Walmart?

Download the 4×6 print sheet and order it as a normal 4×6 photo print (choose "actual size"). Each sheet has two 2×2 inch photos to cut out. The State Department asks for matte or glossy photo paper.

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