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USCIS photo tool
I-765, including OPT and EAD, I-90, and N-400 use a passport-style photo. That means 2 × 2 inches, a plain light background, and a recent picture that has not been retouched.
Start with a photo
Drop a photo here, or use the buttons.
JPEG or PNG. The file is read in this browser and is not uploaded.
Live view is mirrored on a front camera. The photo you keep is not.
Drag to move the crop. Arrow keys nudge. Plus and minus zoom.
Compliance check
PassOkay crops and checks. It does not replace the background, apply filters, or retouch the face.
These checks are estimates. They are not an acceptance decision, and PassOkay is not a government site. Head height is guessed from the chin and forehead, so nudge the crop if the guides miss the hair.
The I-765 instructions point at a passport-style photo. OPT does not get a special size. The green card photo page covers the I-485 packet, including the 30-day note in the policy manual. Use that page if you are adjusting status. Use this one for the work permit, a replacement card, or naturalization.
Eyes should land about 1⅛ to 1⅜ inches from the bottom of the print, the same composition USCIS has used on the 2×2 template. Neutral expression. No glasses. If the form instructions in front of you disagree with this summary, follow the form. They get updated.
Size and file
| Size | Passport-style 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) |
|---|---|
| Pixels | 1200 × 1200 px JPEG |
| Head | 1–1⅜ in (25–35 mm) chin to top of head. Eyes about 1⅛–1⅜ in from the bottom. |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |
| File | Color photo, not retouched |
| How recent | Recent. Check the form instructions for the form you are filing. |
| Glasses | No |
How to do it
- Confirm the form. I-765, I-90, and N-400 are the forms this page is aimed at. I-485 has its own page.
- Crop to 2×2. Run the checker. Head size, eye line, background, and lighting are the rows that matter most.
- Print what the form asks for. Many filings want two prints. The 4×6 sheet gives you spares. Cut on the lines.
Questions
What are the USCIS photo requirements?
A passport-style 2×2 inch color photo, white or off-white background, full face, no glasses, not retouched. Check the form you are filing for the number of copies.
Is an OPT photo a different size?
No. OPT is filed on I-765 and uses the same passport-style 2×2 photo.
Can I use my passport photo?
Only if it is recent enough for that form and still looks like you. USCIS can ask for a photo taken within 30 days in some contexts. When in doubt, take a new one.
Specs last checked . Checked against the I-765 instructions and the USCIS policy manual photo chapter.