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Tip: for a physical application, print the 4×6″ sheet at a photo lab or pharmacy and cut along the lines. For online applications, use the digital file.
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Each country has its own size and head proportions — switching reloads the exact spec.
US Green Card / Immigrant Visa (DS-260) spec
| Photo size | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm), printed |
| Head height | 25–35 mm (chin to top of head) |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |
| Digital upload | Immigrant-visa route (DS-260): bring two identical printed 2×2 in photos to your consular interview. The digital equivalent is JPEG, 600×600 – 1200×1200 px, ≤240 KB. |
Source: U.S. Department of State — travel.state.gov (photo requirements); USCIS photo-policy alert (Dec 2025) · verified 2026-10-09
US Green Card / Immigrant Visa (DS-260) photo — requirements & how to
Green card and immigrant visa photos follow the US 2×2 inch standard — but where you submit the photo matters. For consular processing (Form DS-260) you bring two identical printed photos to the interview; for adjustment of status inside the US (Form I-485), USCIS takes your photo at a biometrics appointment and no longer accepts self-submitted photos.
Key rules for Green Card
- Since 12 December 2025, USCIS no longer accepts self-submitted photos for green cards processed inside the US (Form I-485) — your photo is taken at a USCIS biometrics appointment
- The self-provided 2×2 in photo applies to the consular route (Form DS-260): bring two identical prints to your interview
- Taken within the last 6 months, colour only, no eyeglasses (rare medical exceptions)
- Same photo standard as the US passport: head 25–35 mm, white or off-white background
How to make your Green Card photo here
- Upload a straight-on photo (plain light background, even lighting, no glasses).
- Check the blue guide — chin to crown must fit the head guide. Use “Auto-fit head” first.
- Watch the live checks: head size, centering, resolution, background.
- Click Generate and download the digital size and/or the 4×6″ print sheet.
FAQ
Do I still need to bring photos to my green card interview?
For consular processing (DS-260), yes — two identical 2×2 inch printed photos. For USCIS applications inside the US (Form I-485), your photo is taken at a biometrics appointment; self-submitted photos are no longer accepted.
What size are green card photos?
2×2 inches (51×51 mm) — the same as a US passport photo: white or off-white background, head 25–35 mm from chin to crown.
Can I use the same photo as my passport application?
The photo standard is identical, and the same photo session can work for both — as long as the photo is recent (taken within 6 months).