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USA Green Card photo checker

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Sheet 1 / 1 · Document photo checkPhoto size 51 × 51 mm
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Green Cardplain whiteno glassessample

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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 chin49–69 % of the photo height
  3. 3Eye heightHow high the eyes sit — measured from the bottom edge of the photo55–70 % from the bottom of the photo
  4. 4BackgroundColour and evenness of the background behind the headplain white
  5. 5Glasses and headwearWhether glasses and head coverings are allowed — by this document's rulesno glasses
  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
Green Card51 × 51 mm
Rules
USCISchecked word for word 19 Aug 2026 · source
Checked
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Verdict
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Notes to the sheet

  1. USA Green Card photo requirements at a glance

    • The USA Green Card photo is 51 × 51 mm.
    • The head takes up 49–69 % of the photo height.
    • The eyes sit at 55–70 % from the bottom of the photo.
    • Background: plain white.
    • Glasses come off for the photo.
    • Head coverings only for religious reasons, with the whole face visible.
    • Neutral expression, mouth closed.
    • File: 600 × 600 px.
    • Rules: USCIS, checked against the official text on 19 Aug 2026.

  2. How this photo is submitted

    Depends on how you apply

    This document has more than one application route: on some you upload or hand in your own picture, on others it is taken at the appointment. The numbers on this page are for the routes where you bring your own photo — check your file against them before you submit it.

  3. Why USA Green Card photos are rejected most often

    • Photo older than 30 days
    • Head height outside 25-35 mm
    • Background not white or off-white
    • Wrong photo size

  4. 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.

Frequently asked

What size is the USA Green Card photo?

51 × 51 mm, with the head taking up 49–69 % of the photo height. The check compares your photo with these numbers and crops it to size for free.

What background does the USA Green Card photo need?

Plain, even white — no shadows, patterns or objects behind you. If yours is different, the free fix replaces it.

Can I wear glasses in the USA Green Card photo?

No: under the document rules glasses come off for the photo — regular and sunglasses alike.

Can I smile in the USA Green Card photo?

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

Can I wear a head covering in the USA Green Card photo?

Only for religious reasons — and the whole face must stay visible, from chin to forehead, without shadows.

Which rules is the USA Green Card photo checked against?

The rules of the authority that issues the document: USCIS. 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 Green Card photo at home?

Yes: «Print on a 10 × 15 sheet» lays out your USA Green Card 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.