50.8 × 50.8 mm (2 × 2 in) · 600 × 600 px · 25.4–34.9 mm · white
Official measurements
The office that issues this document does not accept a photo whose background has been removed or replaced. Take the photo against a plain white or light wall and use the free crop.
Choose a photo, line your face up with the guides, then download the photo at the exact pixel size and a print sheet with as many copies as fit. Your photo is processed on your device and not uploaded.
Before you start: stand in front of a plain white or light wall, ask someone else to take the photo, face even light (a window works well), and turn off filters and beauty mode.
JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 40 megapixels
This free tool only crops and resizes. It does not change the background or the lighting, and it cannot guarantee that your photo will be accepted.
Many governments, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Korea, Taiwan and China for passports, reject photos whose background has been digitally removed or replaced. For those, take the photo against a plain white or light wall and use the free No-edit crop.
Need a plain background for a CV, a form or a studio-size print? The AI tool swaps it in for 10 credits (≈ US$0.40 on the Starter plan). It does not fix lighting or shadows.
USCIS forms such as the I-485 (green card) and the I-130 ask for two identical colour passport-style photos on thin glossy paper, unmounted and unretouched. The measurements match the US passport photo; the I-130 asks for photos taken within 30 days of filing.
Photo check
Do this, avoid that
DoSoft window light, plain wall
AvoidHarsh overhead light, busy background
DoNeutral expression, eyes open, hair off the face
AvoidBig smile, tilted head, sunglasses
What the USCIS green card photo needs
A USCIS green card photo is 50.8 × 50.8 mm, which is 2 × 2 in. The editor exports it at 600 × 600 px, enough for a sharp print at 300 dpi.
The rule measures the head from the chin to the top of the hair: it must be 25.4–34.9 mm, which is 50–69% of the photo height. The editor draws this band on the frame so you can place the chin inside it.
The eyes should sit 28.6–34.9 mm above the bottom edge.
The background must be plain white, with no shadows, patterns or objects behind you.
On a 4 × 6 in (10 × 15 cm) sheet, 2 photos fit with cut lines. Print it at 100% scale, not “fit to page”, and cut along the lines.
The same 2 × 2 in size is also used for: US passport and visa photo, Indian visa photo, OCI card photo, and 2 × 2 in photo. The head size or background can still differ, so choose the exact document.
Check the latest rules
These measurements were last checked on 2026-10-16 against the source above. Photo rules change and offices can be strict, so check your government's or embassy's current requirements before you print or submit. We cannot guarantee that a photo will be accepted.
FAQ
Questions about the USCIS green card photo
What size is a USCIS green card photo?
50.8 × 50.8 mm, which is 2 × 2 in. As a digital file it is 600 × 600 px.
How big should the head be in a USCIS green card photo?
25.4–34.9 mm from the chin to the top of the hair, which is 50–69% of the photo height.
What background colour does a USCIS green card photo need?
The background must be plain white, with no shadows, patterns or objects behind you.
Can I print a USCIS green card photo at home or at a photo shop?
Yes. Download the 4 × 6 in sheet with 2 photos, print it at 100% scale on photo paper at home or at any photo lab, then cut along the lines.
Will my USCIS green card photo be accepted?
We cannot promise that. The editor helps you match the size and head height, but offices also check the background, lighting, expression, glasses and how recent the photo is. Check your government's latest rules before you submit.
How do I make a USCIS green card photo with Methodhelm?
Take a front-facing photo against a plain white or light wall, then open the free crop on this page. Choose your photo, line your face up with the 2 × 2 in guides and download the photo or a print sheet. It runs on your device and keeps your original photo as it is.
What do I write on the back of a USCIS photo?
USCIS asks you to lightly print your name and A-Number, if you have one, on the back of each photo with a pencil or felt pen.
Take the photo against a plain white or light wall, then crop it to 2 × 2 in with the free tool on this page. It keeps your original photo, runs on your device and costs nothing.
