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Forms

Which USCIS forms need photos

USCIS asks for two identical color passport-style photos with some forms and for none with others. This is what the current form instructions say.

Photos required with USCIS Forms I-485, I-130, I-765, I-131, N-400 and I-90
Form	What it is for	Photos	How recent	Good to know
I-485	Register permanent residence or adjust status	2	Recently	Name and A-Number on the back
I-130	Petition for a spouse	2 of you + 2 of your spouse	Within 30 days	Spouse photos if he or she is in the U.S.
I-765	Employment authorization (EAD)	2	Recently	Same 2 × 2 specifications
I-131	Refugee travel document from outside the U.S.; advance parole or TPS travel authorization from inside the U.S.	2	Recently	A digital photo must come from a camera of at least 3.5 megapixels
N-400	Naturalization	2	Recently	Only certain applicants applying from outside the U.S.
I-90	Replace or renew a green card	None	—	USCIS takes your photo at the biometrics appointment

From the USCIS form instructions: I-485 (edition of 18 Sep 2026), I-130 (1 Apr 2024), I-765 (21 Aug 2025), I-131, N-400 and I-90 (20 Jan 2025).

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USCIS photo specifications

The same numbers stand in every USCIS form instruction that asks for photos.

USCIS passport-style photo specifications
Requirement	USCIS photos
Size	2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm)
Head, chin to top of hair	1–1 3/8 inches (25–35 mm)
Eyes, from the bottom of the photo	1 1/8–1 3/8 inches (29–35 mm)
Background	White to off-white
Pose	Full face, frontal view
Paper	Thin paper with a glossy finish, unmounted and unretouched
Headwear	Bare head, unless worn for your religious denomination

Quoted from the Form I-485 instructions, edition of 18 Sep 2026; Forms I-765, I-130 and N-400 give the same measurements.

Mailing

Before the photos go in the envelope

Four details the instructions spell out — easy to get right, annoying to miss.

Two identical photos
Both prints come from the same shot: USCIS asks for two identical color photographs.
Name and A-Number on the back
Print them lightly in pencil or felt pen; the A-Number only if you have one.
Recent — or within 30 days
Most forms ask for photos taken recently; with Form I-130 they must be taken within 30 days of filing.
Unmounted and unretouched
Thin glossy paper, sent as printed: not mounted on anything and not retouched.

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A home selfie misses the USCIS rules in five places. The AI fixes all five and lays out the print sheet.

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Room behind youUSCIS wants a white to off-white background.White background
GlassesPassport-style photos follow the State Department standard: no glasses.No glasses
Yellow light and shadowsFull face, frontal view, evenly lit.Even light
Head too smallChin to top of hair: 1 to 1 3/8 inches on the print.Head 30 mm
Phone-shaped frameUSCIS needs a 2 × 2 inch square.2 × 2 in

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USCIS photo FAQ

How many photos does USCIS need with Form I-485?

Two identical color passport-style photos, 2 × 2 inches, taken recently. Lightly print your name and A-Number (if any) on the back in pencil or felt pen.

Do I need photos for Form I-130?

Yes, for a spouse petition: two identical photos of you and two of your spouse if he or she is in the United States, taken within 30 days of filing.

Does Form I-765 need photos?

Yes. The I-765 instructions list two identical color passport-style photos taken recently, with the same 2 × 2 inch measurements.

Which Form I-131 applications need photos?

Two photos go with a refugee travel document filed from outside the United States, and with an advance parole document or TPS travel authorization filed from inside the United States. A digital photo must come from a camera of at least 3.5 megapixels.

Do I send photos with Form N-400?

Only certain applicants who apply for naturalization from outside the United States send two photos. If you apply from inside the country, the form does not ask you to mail photos; USCIS may take your photo at a biometrics appointment.

Do I need photos to renew my green card with Form I-90?

No. Form I-90 does not ask you to mail photos — USCIS takes your photo at the biometrics appointment.

What size is a USCIS photo?

2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm). The head from chin to top of hair measures 1 to 1 3/8 inches, and the eyes sit 1 1/8 to 1 3/8 inches above the bottom edge.

What do I write on the back of the photos?

Your name and your A-Number, if you have one, printed lightly in pencil or felt pen.

Can I take USCIS photos at home?

Yes. Take an ordinary selfie — the AI sets the white background, straightens the head and lays out two identical 2 × 2 photos on a sheet you can print at any photo kiosk.

How much does it cost?

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Which USCIS forms need photos

USCIS photo specifications

Before the photos go in the envelope

Two identical photos

Name and A-Number on the back

Recent — or within 30 days

Unmounted and unretouched