Requisitos de la foto de un vistazo

Resumen de las especificaciones oficiales de este documento, verificado con los requisitos de la autoridad emisora.

Tamaño de foto
50.8x50.8 mm · 2x2 in
Tamaño en píxeles
600x600 px
Resolución
300 DPI
Fondo
In color
Altura de la cabeza
1.29 inch
Nivel de ojos
1.18 inch
Formato de archivo
JPEG
Gafas
no permitidas
Expresión
Neutral, eyes open, mouth closed

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Conformidad

Altura de cabeza: 1.29 inch
Nivel de ojos: 1.18 inch
Resolución: 300
Formato: JPEG
Fondo:
Gafas: no permitidas

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Hoja de impresión (varias copias)

2x2 in · 300 dpi · JPEG · Estados Unidos

Procesamiento por lotes — procesa varias fotos a la vez

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Use the PhotoGov Green Card Photo Tool to convert your selfie into an interview-ready green card photo — 2x2 inches, white/off-white background, head size 50-69% of the frame. Download your photo instantly, ready to print and submit. Works on iPhone, Android, in any browser — no editing skills required.

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Official Photo Requirements

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Source: U.S. Department of State — Immigrant Visa Photographs

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Turn Your Selfie Into an Interview-Ready Green Card Photo

Make an interview-ready or USICS-application green card photo from the comfort of your home or office. Follow the on-screen instructions below, and download your print-ready file in just a few clicks.

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Arrastra para reposicionar · Controles deslizantes sin scroll abajo

o pega una imagen desde el portapapeles

Marca esta casilla si problemas de salud afectan tu foto — se requiere certificado médico.

Zoom1.00x
Rotar0°
Brillo100%
Contraste100%

Conformidad

Altura de cabeza: 1.29 inch
Nivel de ojos: 1.18 inch
Resolución: 300
Formato: JPEG
Fondo:
Gafas: no permitidas

Verificación humana

Un experto en cumplimiento revisa tu foto y emite un informe. 99,2% de aprobación.

99.2% tasa de aprobación4.7★ valoración

Hoja de impresión (varias copias)

2x2 in · 300 dpi · JPEG · Estados Unidos

Procesamiento por lotes — procesa varias fotos a la vez

0 cargadas

Sube varias fotos; todas se recortan al tamaño del documento actual usando el mismo fondo y ajustes, luego se descargan juntas como un ZIP.

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How Our Green Card Photo Tool Works

Our green card photo tool automatically applies all official photo parameters to your original portrait. It crops the image to 2×2 inches, adjusts head framing to 50-69%, replaces the background with plain white/off-white, and saves the file as a high-resolution JPEG — ready to print and bring to your consular interview or submit with your USCIS filing.

At checkout, you can add Human Verification — a manual review by a senior compliance specialist who evaluates your photo and estimates the likelihood of acceptance. We also recommend the Clothing Swap option if your attire may not meet official photo standards.

Photo Upload

Photo Upload

Take a selfie and upload it to the PhotoGov green card photo tool

Service Selection

Service Selection

Add Human Verification or bundle other PhotoGov services

Processing

Processing

Automatic resizing, head framing, and background adjustment are applied

Download & Print

Download & Print

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What Is a Green Card Photo?

What Is a Green Card Photo?

The 2×2 inch printed photograph required at a U.S. immigrant visa consular interview or submitted with eligible USCIS filings as part of a green card application.

Created by PhotoGov as a printable file aligned with the U.S. Department of State and USCIS photo specifications for immigrant visa applicants.

Printed at any photo shop, drugstore kiosk, or home printer and presented in person at the consular interview, or included with your USCIS adjustment of status filing.

Your Final Green Card Photo from PhotoGov

PhotoGov automatically applies all official US Department of State and USICS requirements to your original photo. The final image is ready for submission and doesn’t require any adjustments from you. Below are the key technical parameters of your final green card photo from PhotoGov.

For a full overview of official standards, please see our Green Card Photo Requirements Guide.

ParameterYour Final Photo
Photo size2 x 2 inches
Head size1-1⅜ inches (25-35 mm), 50-69% of the image
BackgroundPlain, white/off-white
File formatJPEG / Printable PDF
ResolutionHigh‑resolution digital file at 600 DPI
Head positioningAutomatically centered
ColorFull color
Face visibilityFully visible, no retouching
SubmissionReady to be presented in person at the consular interview / Included with USCIS filing for permanent residency card renewals
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Your photo is processed in a private session in a secure environment. Facial features are never altered — the tool only resizes, crops, and replaces the background. If you want extra reassurance, optional Human Verification is available at checkout.

Green Card Photos That Pass the Checks

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Green Card Photos That Don’t Pass the Checks

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Why Use the PhotoGov Green Card Photo Tool

Convenience

Intuitive and fast — upload a selfie and get a print-ready photo for a green card in under 30 seconds

Compliance-Aligned Output

Designed to meet the current U.S. Department of State and USCIS specifications for green card applicants

Availability

No retakes in studios — make a green card photo from your phone in any browser

Extra Assurance

Optional Human Verification by an in-house compliance specialist

Secure Processing

Your image is processed in a private session and never shared with third parties

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Our platform is designed to align with the U.S. Department of State and USICS photo rules. Final photo acceptance is at the discretion of the consular officer or USCIS adjudicator.

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If your photo is rejected due to technical issues on PhotoGov's side, we provide a free retake or a full refund.

PhotoGov & the Official Green Card Photo Standards

PhotoGov is a green card photo tool designed to convert a regular selfie into an interview-ready green card photo that meets the U.S. Department of State standards for immigration photographs. It automatically applies all key parameters to your original selfie — 2 × 2-inch (51 × 51 mm) dimensions, white/off-white background, head height of 1–1 ⅜ inches from chin to crown (50-69% of the frame), downloadable as a print-ready file. All photos produced with PhotoGov are also aligned with the international biometric photo standards set out in the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Document 9303. The final acceptance remains at the full discretion of the issuing authority.

To ensure ongoing compliance, our internal green card photo template is reviewed by our compliance team every eight weeks, following the U.S. Department of State and USCIS photo guidelines, and a broader set of forms — including I-485, I-90, I-130A, and N-400 (naturalization).

The green card interview is a high-priority step, so you can add the Human Verification service, where a senior compliance specialist manually reviews your image and provides expert feedback before submission.

For other US immigration and travel photo services, see our dedicated tools: US Passport Photo Maker, US Visa Photo Tool, DV Lottery Photo Tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

Upload your selfie to the PhotoGov Green Card Photo Tool. It automatically resizes your image to 2×2 inches (51×51 mm), sets a white/off-white background, centers your head at 50–69% of the frame height, and delivers a print-ready file — aligned with U.S. Department of State and USCIS photo specifications. No editing skills or app download required.
The best online green card photo tool is one that validates every official requirement in a single automated step: correct 2×2 inch dimensions, white background, proper head framing, and print-resolution JPEG output. A green card interview is a big step, so choose your online green card photo checker based on Google ratings, ensure that the service offers compliance-aligned output, and has sufficient Privacy and Refund Policies.
None of the online tools can guarantee that your application won’t be rejected, as it may happen for many reasons beyond the photo itself. However, a reliable green card photo checker will help you create a photo that strictly follows the current U.S. Department of State compliance standards for immigration photos. PhotoGov also offers a Human Verification service that helps reduce rejection risk: a senior compliance specialist reviews the output and provides expert feedback on both image quality and compliance.
To resize a photo to green card size online for free, upload your portrait to a Green Card Photo Tool. It crops your image to the required 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) dimensions, adjusts head framing (50-69%), replaces the original background with white/off-white, and outputs a print-ready file — no manual resizing or guesswork required.
The easiest way is to take a photo at home using a basic setup and then upload it for automatic formatting. Start by standing against a plain white or very light-colored wall with no visible patterns or objects. Make sure your face is evenly lit with natural daylight or soft artificial light, avoiding strong shadows, glare, or reflections.Hold your smartphone at eye level and take a straight-on portrait where your whole head and the top of your shoulders are visible, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. Once you have a clear, sharp photo, upload it to a green card photo tool/green card photo checker, which automatically adjusts size, cropping, background, and other technical details to meet green card photo requirements. This way, you get a compliant image without having to visit a photo studio.
Yes. The 2×2-inch white/off-white-background photo format is required for the immigrant visa consular interview (U.S. Department of State) and for eligible USCIS filings under the adjustment of status pathway.Note: since late 2024, USCIS collects biometric photographs at the ASC appointment for most I-485 filings and no longer requires photos submitted with the application. Check your specific form instructions at uscis.gov for current requirements.
Upload your photo to the PhotoGov Green Card Photo Tool. The built-in green card photo check runs automatically after processing — validating size, head ratio, background, and JPEG parameters against official specifications. Results are instant; no manual adjustments needed.
If your photo was not accepted at the consular interview or by USCIS, retake your portrait (plain background, even lighting, no glasses) and upload it to a Green Card Photo Tool. The tool re-applies all formatting automatically. A photo correction before your rescheduled appointment does not affect your application status.
Yes. Most green card photo tools are mobile-friendly and run in any browser — Chrome, Safari, or Firefox on iOS and Android. Take a selfie and upload it directly from your phone to get a submission-ready green card photo.
After processing, you get your interview-ready, printable green card photo in high resolution in PDF and JPEG in A4, A5, A6, and 4R formats. You can print it at any photo shop, drugstore kiosk (Walgreens, CVS, FedEx), or with a home printer.
Yes — PhotoGov offers a free green card photo size checker online. Upload your portrait, and the tool validates dimensions, head framing, and background against official specifications before download, at no cost. Optional Human Verification is available as a paid add-on.
A correct green card photo example shows: a full frontal view of the face, a white or off-white background, both eyes open and visible, no glasses, no head coverings (except religious), and the head occupying 50–69% of the image height. Use the official U.S. Department of State immigration photo sample or the Acceptable/Unacceptable green card photos provided on this page.
Yes. Process each applicant’s portrait separately through the PhotoGov Green Card Photo Tool. Spouses and children applying for the same immigrant visa petition each require their own individual 2×2-inch photograph.
Yes. Your privacy and data safety are of utmost importance to us. PhotoGov handles your uploaded image solely to produce your green card photo. Your photo is processed in a private session, not shared with third parties or government agencies, and deleted after processing. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
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Official Government Sources

Green Card Photo Requirements: The U.S. Department of State — Travel

Green Card Photo Template, Example: The U.S. Department of State — Travel

Immigrant Visa Process: U.S. Department of State — Travel

Photo Requirements for USCIS Benefits: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Biometric Regulations for International ID Documents: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Document 9303

22 CFR §42.33 — Immigrant Visa Issuance: Code of Federal Regulations

Immigrant Visa Photo Requirements: U.S. Department of State — Travel

Other Documents — US ID Photos

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