The photo you utilize will be an integral part of your green card application. And it needs to be submitted accordingly to maximize the acceptability of your application through USCIS. Your photos and digital images must be:
- The photo must be taken in the center frame
- The head must be positioned in the center
- Photo must be 2 inches x 2 inches
- The height of your head should measure 1 inch to 1 and 3/8 inches (25 mm – 35 mm)
- Ensure the eye height is between 1 and 1/8 inches to 1 and 3/8 inches (28 mm – 35 mm) from the bottom of the photo
- Taken within the last 6 months
- Taken in front of a white or off-white background
- With a neutral facial expression and both eyes open
- Uniforms should not be worn in your photo, except religious clothing that is worn daily
- No hat or head covering that hides the hair unless worn daily for religious reasons
- No headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or other electronic devices
- No sunglasses except when the applicant went through an ocular surgery or anything similar.
Where to get your green card photo?
To finalize your application, take the green card optimized passport photo at home:
A pivotal part of your green card application is adhering to the guidelines to come up with the perfect passport photo. You can create it easily with your smartphone 24/7 without leaving the comfort of your house.
Whether you need a photo for your driver’s license, passport, iD card, or any other official document – Smartphone iD is the perfect solution and it’s available on all platforms receive it shortly in your email and/or within a few days – in your mailbox. Our IA and quality assessment team will verify the conformity with the ICAO’s (International Civil Aviation Organization) obligatory specifications.
How can a photo be submitted to USCIS?
Two-color passport photos, taken within 30 days of the date application is filed. Write your full name, date of birth, and SEVIS # in pencil or pen on the back of the photos and place in a labeled envelope.
