United States
United StatesUnited States residence permit photo size
51 × 51 mm · Plain white or off-white
Requirements
| Photo size | 51 × 51 mm (2.01 × 2.01 in) |
|---|---|
| Head height | 50–69% of the photo height |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |
| Retouching | Not allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping. |
| Background replacement | Not allowed. Shoot against a wall of the required colour. |
| Where to take it | You can take this photo yourself. |
Source: USCIS. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.
How the residence permit photo is submitted
If you hand in a printed photo
- 2 photos.
You must submit two identical color passport-style
uscis.gov - All copies must be identical.
two identical color passport-style
uscis.gov - Glossy finish.
printed on thin paper with a glossy finish
uscis.gov - Not glued or mounted.
be unmounted and unretouched
uscis.gov
Rules the authority states for this photo
Questions
- What size is a United States residence permit photo?
- 51 × 51 mm (2.01 × 2.01 in).
- Can I take a United States residence permit photo with my phone?
- Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 51 × 51 mm and checks the framing before you save. Photos are processed on the phone and are not uploaded.
How it differs from other United States documents
- Passport — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document
- Visa — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document
- Work permit — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document
- Citizenship — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document
Related tools and guides
Take your United States residence permit photo
Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.