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Advance Parole Documentplain lightglasses — no glaresample

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What we check — the document requirements

  1. 1Size and filePhoto and file size — as this document expects them51 × 51 mm
  2. 2Head in the photoHow much of the photo the head takes — from the crown to the chin50–69 % of the photo height
  3. 3Eye heightHow high the eyes sit — measured from the bottom edge of the photo56.3–68.8 % from the bottom of the photo
  4. 4BackgroundColour and evenness of the background behind the headplain light
  5. 5Glasses and headwearWhether glasses and head coverings are allowed — by this document's rulesglasses — no glare
  6. 6Pose and faceLooking straight at the camera, mouth closed, a calm faceneutral face
  7. 7Light and sharpnessEven light on the face, a sharp colour photoeven light, sharp photo
Document
Advance Parole Document51 × 51 mm
Rules
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Serviceschecked word for word 21 Sep 2026 · source
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Notes to the sheet

  1. USA Advance Parole Document photo requirements at a glance

    • The USA Advance Parole Document photo is 51 × 51 mm.
    • The head takes up 50–69 % of the photo height.
    • The eyes sit at 56.3–68.8 % from the bottom of the photo.
    • Background: plain light.
    • Glasses are fine if the lenses are clear and free of glare.
    • Neutral expression, mouth closed.
    • Rules: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, checked against the official text on 21 Sep 2026.

  2. What we don't check

    • When the picture was taken. We read the date from the file if it survived, but re-saving wipes it — and many authorities ask for a recent photo.
    • Whether the picture was edited. Retouching, filters and AI changes cannot be proved from a file.
    • Whether you have sent this picture before. Some authorities reject a photo that was already used in an earlier application.
    • How the photo will be printed. Paper, trimming and print quality cannot be judged from a file.
    • The route you apply through. Some countries want a code from an approved photographer, or take the picture at the office themselves.

  3. What this document is

    An Advance Parole Document is what USCIS issues on Form I-131 to someone already inside the United States who wants to travel abroad and come back: if the request is approved, you receive Form I-512 or I-512L and show it at a port of entry to ask for parole. It does not replace a passport. Filing from inside the country, you enclose two identical colour photos 2 × 2 inches, printed on thin glossy paper, unmounted and unretouched, with your name and A-Number written lightly in pencil or felt pen on the back. Under USCIS policy alert PA-2025-29 of 12 December 2025, the agency no longer uses photos that applicants send in: it can reuse a picture from a biometrics appointment taken no more than 36 months before you file, or take a new one.

Frequently asked

What size is the USA Advance Parole Document photo?

51 × 51 mm, with the head taking up 50–69 % of the photo height. The check compares your photo with these numbers and crops it to size for free.

What background does the USA Advance Parole Document photo need?

Light and plain — white or light grey, for example, without shadows or patterns. If yours does not fit, the free fix replaces it.

Can I wear glasses in the USA Advance Parole Document photo?

Yes, if the lenses are clear, free of glare and the frame does not cover the eyes. Sunglasses and tinted lenses are not allowed.

Can I smile in the USA Advance Parole Document photo?

No: the expression is neutral, the mouth closed, the eyes looking straight into the camera.

Which rules is the USA Advance Parole Document photo checked against?

The rules of the authority that issues the document: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The numbers are checked word for word against the official text; every verdict row has a «Why» with the rule quote and a link to the source.

Can I print the USA Advance Parole Document photo at home?

Yes: «Print on a 10 × 15 sheet» lays out your USA Advance Parole Document photo (51 × 51 mm) on a standard sheet — print it at a photo shop or on a home printer; the size on the sheet is exact.

Is the check free? Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

Free, no sign-up. The check and the fix run right in your browser — the photo never leaves your device; it goes to a server only if you choose the AI yourself.