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Requirements

Photo size51 × 51 mm  (2.01 × 2.01 in)
Head height50–69% of the photo height
BackgroundPlain white or off-white
RetouchingNot allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping.
Background replacementNot allowed. Shoot against a wall of the required colour.
Where to take itYou can take this photo yourself.

Source: USCIS. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.

How the work permit photo is submitted

If you hand in a printed photo

  • Not glued or mounted.
    photos submitted to USCIS must be unmounted and unretouched uscis.gov

Rules the authority states for this photo

  • No filters, retouching or digital changes.
    the photos must not be edited or digitally enhanced uscis.gov

Questions

What size is a United States work permit photo?
51 × 51 mm (2.01 × 2.01 in).
Can I take a United States work 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
  • Residence 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

Take your United States work permit photo

Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.