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US Green Card (I-485) Photo

Drop your photo below — it's cropped, resized, and compressed to exactly what this portal requires.

JPEG onlyUnder 240 KBSquare, 600–1200px

Target: JPEG · 600–1200px square · under 240.0 KB

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Full requirement details

Get a square JPEG photo between 600px and 1200px, under 240 KiB for your Form I-485 application.

Photo must be square (1:1), plain white/off-white background, taken within the last 30 days. Head height 50%–69% of image height, chin-to-crown between 1 and 1.375 inches.

Exact target size limits: Maximum of 245,760 bytes (240 KiB). Limit is 245,760 bytes (240 KiB) maximum.

Crop & Alignment Guide

Align face features with the templates below

EYE LEVELHAIR TOP (MAX)CHIN (MIN)

Background & Lighting Checklist

Ensure environment compliance

Background: Plain white or off-white background
Expression: Neutral facial expression, eyes open and looking straight at the camera, mouth closed
Lighting: Bright, even lighting with no shadows on the face or background
Accessories: Strictly remove glasses, hats, or wireless earphones (unless worn for religious/medical reasons)

Why photos get rejected at this portal

  • • Photo is older than 30 days:Manual (USCIS Green Card specs require a photo taken within the last 30 days, much stricter than the 6-month passport rule).
  • • Background is not white or off-white:Manual (must use a plain, shadow-free white background).
  • • Incorrect file size or dimensions:Auto-fixed (ensures 1:1 ratio and under 240 KiB).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Green Card and Visa photo rules?

The physical specs are identical, but the recency rule is different: Green Card photos must be taken within 30 days of filing, whereas Visa photos can be up to 6 months old.

Can I smile in my Green Card photo?

A natural, neutral expression is highly recommended. Broad smiles showing teeth can trigger manual review or rejection.

Source: https://www.uscis.gov/photosVerified: 2026-07-10

Requirements occasionally change — always cross-check against the source link above for anything as time-sensitive as an official application.