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EAD (work permit) photo, checked to the USCIS standard
Form I-765 work permit applications use the US passport photo standard: 2×2 inches (51×51 mm), head at 50–69% of the frame, eye line 56–69% up from the bottom, plain white or off-white background, no glasses. Paper filings need two identical prints with your name and A-Number pencilled on the back; online filings upload a digital file up to 6 MB.
- Size
- 50.8×50.8 mm
- Digital file
- 600×600 px JPEG
- Background
- white or off-white
- Head height
- 50–69%
- Price
- $5.99 · once
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- Head size62.4% · 50–69%
- Eye line61.2% · 56–69%
- Backgroundwhite · σ 6
- Lightingeven
- Resolution1832px
MEETS SPEC — ESTIMATED
Checked against the official specification — source cited on every document.
Worth knowing: The widely-repeated claim that EAD photos must be 'taken within 30 days' is a myth — USCIS asks for a recent photo; the 30-day rule people cite belongs to a different document. Recent and compliant is what matters.
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What is a US Work Permit (EAD, Form I-765) photo?
An EAD photo — for the Employment Authorization Document via Form I-765 — follows the US passport standard: 2×2 inches with the head at 50–69% of the frame and the eye line 56–69% from the bottom, on a white to off-white background, no glasses, unretouched. Paper filings include two identical prints with the applicant's name and A-Number pencilled on the back.
Online I-765 filings upload a digital photo (up to 6 MB) per the Department of State specification. The '30-day photo' claim that circulates in immigration forums is a myth — USCIS requires a recent photo, not one taken within a month.
This page measures every band live in your browser and delivers both formats: the digital file and a 2×2 inch print sheet with four copies.
US Work Permit (EAD, Form I-765) photo requirements
| Size | 50.8×50.8 mm · 600×600 px @300 DPI |
|---|---|
| Digital file | 600×600px JPEG · max 6144 KB |
| Background | white or off-white |
| Head height | 50–69% of frame height |
| Eye line | 56–69% from the bottom edge |
| Digital upload | accepted |
| Background editing | not permitted — we keep you compliant by not touching it |
- Two identical 2×2 in prints for paper filings (name + A-Number in pencil on the back); online filings upload per the Dept. of State passport spec, ≤6 MB.
- The often-quoted '30-day photo rule' for I-765 is a myth — photos must simply be recent.
Source: official requirements · verified 2026-07
What you get for $5.99
- High-resolution file in the exact spec (600×600px, under 6144 KB)
- Compliance report — everything we measured, printable
- Print-ready 10×15 cm sheet with 4 copies and cut lines
one-time payment — no subscription
Photos that pass
- Exact dimensions — 600×600px
- Plain white or off-white background, evenly lit
- Head filling 50–69% of the frame
- Taken in the last 6 months, neutral expression
Photos that get rejected
- Edited, filtered or AI-retouched photos
- Shadows on the face or background
- Busy walls, gradients or the wrong background colour
- Head too large, too small, or off-centre
- Glasses — banned for this document
- Old photos, or photos of printed photos
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The free check runs on your device, and paid photos are deleted after 48 hours.
Measured, not guessed
Ten checks against the official specification — with the numbers shown, not a vague thumbs-up.
Exact files, first time
Correct pixels, DPI and file size for the portal, plus a print-ready sheet.
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One price, no subscription. Wrong files? We fix them or refund you.
Frequently asked questions
How many photos does an I-765 need?
Two identical passport-style prints for paper filings, with your name and Alien Registration Number written lightly in pencil on the back. Online filings upload one digital photo instead.
What are the exact requirements?
2×2 inches, head 25–35 mm chin to crown (50–69% of the frame), eyes 28–35 mm from the bottom edge (56–69%), white to off-white background, neutral expression, no glasses, unretouched.
Can I use my passport photo?
Yes, if it's recent and meets the bands — the standard is identical. Check the actual photo here rather than assuming; head-size misses are the most common EAD photo problem.
Does the same photo work for my I-485?
Yes — green card, EAD and advance parole photos all follow the same Department of State standard. Note the per-form print counts: an I-485 package with I-765 and I-131 can need six or more identical photos, which two print sheets cover.
Compliance, honestly
- We validate your photo against the official rules — we never retouch your face, and we only normalize the background where the destination country permits it.
- Every requirement is cited from official government sources, with the verification date shown on the page.
- You get a measured report, not a guarantee — final acceptance always rests with the issuing authority.
official requirements · verified 2026-07