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How to get your United States green card photo

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Take a photo against a plain background with your phone or camera, then upload it to passportsize-photo.online.

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Our AI checks your photo against all United States green card requirements — dimensions, background, head size, and more.

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Download your compliant photo and print it at the required size for your United States green card application.

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Distance from the camera — United States green card photo tip

Distance from the camera

Position yourself at least 50 cm (20 inches) from the camera. Ideally, have another person take the photo.

Face in front of the camera — United States green card photo tip

Face in front of the camera

Place your face directly in front of the lens. Keep a neutral expression. Hold the camera at face height.

Even lighting — United States green card photo tip

Even lighting

Ensure a well-lit environment to avoid shadows on your face or the picture’s background.

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Your United States Green Card Photo Guide

Getting your United States green card photo right the first time saves you time, money, and frustration. Whether you're submitting a new application or renewing your green card, your photo must meet strict government specifications — and a single mistake means rejection.

Our AI-powered tool handles background removal, precise cropping, and compliance verification — all in under 3 seconds. We offer a 100% acceptance guarantee backed by a full refund policy, and we trust our service so much that we stand behind every photo we produce.

Why choose passportsize-photo.online for United States green card photos?

  • Exact United States green card specifications: Our AI automatically applies the official United States green card photo requirements — dimensions, background color, head size ratio, and face positioning.
  • Save Money: Just $4.99 per photo — a fraction of the $14.99–$16.99 you'd pay at a pharmacy or photo booth.
  • AI-Powered Accuracy: Our system verifies every requirement — dimensions, DPI, head size, eye line, background color — so you don't have to.
  • Guaranteed Acceptance: If your photo is rejected by any government agency, we refund 100% of your payment.

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Green Card photo specifications

SpecificationRequirement
Print size51 × 51 mm
Digital size600 × 600 pixels
Resolution300 DPI
BackgroundWhite (rgb 255,255,255)
Head height50% – 69% of frame
Eye position56% from bottom
GlassesMust be removed
ExpressionNeutral — no smile
Digital submissionAccepted for online applications
Print requiredYes — physical print needed

How Green Card photo differs from United States passport photo

SpecificationGreen CardPassportDifferent?
Print size51×51mm51×51mmNo
Digital size600×600px600×600pxNo
BackgroundwhitewhiteNo
GlassesNot allowedNot allowedNo
ExpressionNeutral onlySmile allowedYes

United States green card photo rules

United States green card photos must be exactly 51×51mm when printed, or 600×600 pixels for digital submission at 300 DPI. The background must be plain white.

Your face must occupy between 50% and 69% of the total frame height, measured from chin to crown of head.

Glasses must be removed for your United States green card photo. This applies to all glasses including prescription eyeglasses.

Your expression must be neutral — mouth closed, no smile. This is strictly enforced.

Tips

  • Same photo requirements as US passport and visa
  • Plain white or off-white background
  • No glasses, neutral expression
  • Two identical photos needed for immigrant visa interview
  • USCIS may also require new photos if appearance has changed since filing

What a compliant United States green card photo looks like

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Incorrect United States green card photo example — wrong background and positioning
Correct
Correct United States green card photo example — white background, centered, neutral expression

Important notes

Green card photo requirements are identical to US passport/visa: 2x2 inch, white background, no glasses. USCIS requires photos with form I-485 (adjustment of status) and at immigrant visa interview. Same photo specs as immigrant visa on travel.state.gov.

Processing & fees

Processing time

12-14 months (I-485 adjustment); 6-12 months (consular processing)

Official fee

$1,440 (I-485 filing fee as of 2024, includes biometrics)

Validity

10 years (standard); 2 years (conditional)

United States green card photo FAQ

A United States green card photo is 51×51mm when printed, or 600×600 pixels for digital submission at 300 DPI.

United States green card photos require a white background (rgb 255,255,255).

No, glasses must be removed for United States green card photos. This includes prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses.

No, United States green card photos require a neutral expression — mouth closed, no smile.

The official government fee for a United States green card is $1,440 (I-485 filing fee as of 2024, includes biometrics). passportsize-photo.online charges $4.99 for your compliant photo — separate from the government fee.

A United States green card is valid for 10 years (standard); 2 years (conditional).

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30+ countries supported

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68 document types

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