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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
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Checked against the official specification, with the 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, and the 30-day rule people cite belongs to a different document. Recent and compliant is what matters.
How our US Work Permit (EAD, Form I-765) photo tool works
Add a photo you already have and we measure it against the official US Work Permit (EAD, Form I-765) specification (50.8×50.8 mm, 600×600 px, white or off-white background), then produce the exact files you need. Checking is free; you pay $5.99 only if you want the files.
Add your photo
A selfie or any recent photo of yourself, straight from your phone.
See every measurement
Ten checks run against the official spec and show you the numbers.
Fix what's off
Drag to reposition and zoom to resize, or retake the photo if something can't be fixed.
Download your files
Exact digital file, print-ready sheet and compliance report.
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 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, so we leave yours as it is |
- 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 just need to be recent.
Source: official requirements · verified 2026-07
US Work Permit (EAD, Form I-765) photos that pass the checks
Thin frames, no glare, eyes fully visible 
Even light, plain background, neutral expression 
Infant alone in frame, eyes open, plain sheet 
Religious head covering with the full face visible 
Hair back, forehead and both ears clear
US Work Permit (EAD, Form I-765) photos that don't pass
Head tilted, hard shadow on the background 
Taken too far away, head too small in the frame 
Someone else's hand in the frame 
Patterned wall and furniture behind
Illustrative examples created for this guide. They are not customer photos, and not decisions by any authority.
What you get for $5.99
- High-resolution file in the exact spec (600×600px, under 6144 KB)
- Printable compliance report with everything we measured
- 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
Why use PassportClerk for your US Work Permit (EAD, Form I-765) photo
- Convenience
- Make it at home from a photo you already have, without booking a studio or queueing for a booth. You get a file sized for the official upload and a print sheet for the times you need paper.
- Built from the official specification
- Every measurement on this page comes from the official US Work Permit (EAD, Form I-765) requirements, and the source is linked, dated and re-checked.
- Works from any phone
- Nothing to install. A recent phone camera and a plain wall are enough.
- You see the numbers
- Head height, eye line, background and resolution are all measured and shown to you before you pay.
- Private, then deleted
- We only receive your photo if you buy, and everything is deleted within 48 hours.
If the files we produce don't match the specification on this page, we'll fix them or refund you. The decision on any application always rests with the issuing authority.
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, since 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.
How we handle compliance
- We check 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.
- What you get is a report of measurements, not a guarantee. Final acceptance always rests with the issuing authority.
official requirements · verified 2026-07