OFFICIAL CONSULAR SPECIFICATIONUS Green Card Photo Requirements: USCIS Form I-485 & I-90 Compliance (2026)
Complete official USCIS guidelines for Permanent Resident Card applications (Form I-485 Adjustment of Status, Form I-90 Renewal, and Consular Immigrant Visa processing).
Key Biometric Specifications
Physical Dimensions2×2 inches (51×51 mm / 600×600 px)
Head Height Ratio1 inch to 1 3/8 inches (25 mm to 35 mm) from chin to crown (50-69%)
Backdrop StandardPlain white or off-white background
Mandatory Consular Rules
- Photos must be taken within 30 days of submitting your USCIS application.
- Eye height must be between 1 1/8 inches and 1 3/8 inches (28 mm to 35 mm) from the bottom of the photo.
- No eyeglasses permitted unless accompanied by a signed medical physician statement.
- If submitting physical photos, lightly print applicant's Alien Registration Number (A-Number) on back in pencil.
- Digital submissions through USCIS Online Account must be color JPEG (minimum 600×600 px, max 240 kB).
Top Rejection Pitfalls to Avoid
- Eye height falling below 1 1/8 inches from the bottom frame edge.
- Over-smoothing facial wrinkles or birthmarks with beauty filters (strictly prohibited by USCIS).
- Submitting old photos that match a passport issued more than 6 months prior.
- Shadows cast on the white background behind the ears or neck.
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