United States · residence
Green card photo, checked against the USCIS standard
Green card applications — I-485 adjustment of status, consular processing, and most other USCIS forms — use the US passport photo standard: 2×2 inches (51×51 mm), head measuring 50–69% of the frame, plain white background, neutral expression, no glasses, taken within the last six months.
- Size
- 50.8×50.8 mm
- Digital file
- 600×600 px JPEG
- Background
- 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.
How it works
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Choose your document
58 documents across 29 destinations, each with the official specification built in.
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Add your photo
Ten checks measure it live on your device — nothing is uploaded.
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Pay once, download everything
Exact-spec file, print sheet and compliance report. One price, no subscription.
What is a US Green Card (Permanent Residence) photo?
A green card photo follows the US passport standard: 2×2 inches (51×51 mm) with the head measuring 50–69% of the frame against a plain white background, neutral expression, no glasses, taken within the last six months. Paper filings typically include two identical prints with the applicant's name and A-Number pencilled on the back.
The standard covers the I-485 adjustment of status and most USCIS photo requirements. USCIS applies the State Department's no-alteration rule: digitally edited, filtered or AI-enhanced photos are grounds for rejection — the reason a measuring tool beats an editing tool here.
Paper filings typically need two identical printed photos with your name and A-Number pencilled on the back; online filings upload a digital file. This page checks the geometry live and delivers both: a 600×600+ pixel file and a 2×2 inch print sheet.
US Green Card (Permanent Residence) photo requirements
| Size | 50.8×50.8 mm · 600×600 px @300 DPI |
|---|---|
| Digital file | 600×600px JPEG |
| Background | white |
| Head height | 50–69% of frame height |
| Digital upload | accepted |
| Background editing | not permitted — we keep you compliant by not touching it |
- Same photographic standard as the US passport photo.
Source: official requirements · verified 2026-07
What you get for $5.99
- High-resolution file in the exact spec (600×600px)
- 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 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 PassportClerk
Private by architecture
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.
Fair by default
One price, no subscription. Wrong files? We fix them or refund you.
Frequently asked questions
How many photos does a green card application need?
Paper I-485 filings ask for two identical passport-style photos (some categories more). Write your name and Alien Registration Number lightly in pencil on the back. The print sheet gives you four identical copies.
Are the rules the same as a passport photo?
Yes — USCIS uses the Department of State standard: 2×2 inches, head 25–35 mm chin to crown (50–69%), white background, no glasses, no retouching. A photo that passes here works for both.
Can the photo be edited or enhanced?
No — USCIS follows the same no-alteration rule as the State Department. Background replacement, AI enhancement and heavy filters are rejection grounds, which is why this tool measures your photo instead of editing it.
What about the biometrics appointment?
USCIS also photographs you at the Application Support Center, but the photos submitted with your filing must still meet the standard — a non-compliant submission can delay the case before biometrics ever happen.
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