United States
United StatesUnited States work 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. |
Last checked: Sep 24, 2026 · Source: USCIS. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.
Checklist & printable sheet for this document
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Get PhotoSpecHow 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
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Rules the authority states for this photo
- No filters, retouching or digital changes.
the photos must not be edited or digitally enhanced
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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
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