US Boarding Foil (Form I-131A) Photo in Australia

51 × 51 mm · white background · USCIS

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Rules last checked against USCIS on 25 October 2026.

About this photo

For an US Boarding Foil (Form I-131A) photo, the USCIS sets the print size at 51 x 51 mm. Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera. Frame it so the head takes 25 to 35 mm of the 51 mm height. The background must be plain white, evenly lit and free of shadows. A photo taken at home with a phone is fine provided it meets these rules; ask someone else to take it at eye level. Applications are made with printed photos, so you need a physical copy rather than an upload. Send us any clear picture and you get a US Boarding Foil (Form I-131A) photo at these measurements, background included, checked before checkout.

Photo requirements

US Boarding Foil (Form I-131A) photo requirements
Photo size	51 × 51 mm
Background	white
Head size	49–69% of the photo height (25–35 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
Expression	Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
Glasses	Allowed. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.
Head coverings	Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.
Head position	Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rules	Taken within the last 1 months; One passport-style photo taken within 30 days of filing, handed in at the consulate abroad; Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera

Do

Illustration of an accepted photo: neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera on a plain background — Neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera

Don't

Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is smiling with teeth showing — No smiling with teeth showing

Illustration of a rejected photo: light reflects off the glasses and hides the eyes — No glare on glasses

Illustration of a rejected photo: a shadow falls across the face and background — No shadows on the face or background

Illustration of a rejected photo: the head is tilted to one side — Do not tilt your head

How it works

1. Take or upload a photo
Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.
2. We size and check it
We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.
3. Download and use it
Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Questions about US Boarding Foil (Form I-131A) photos

What size is a US Boarding Foil (Form I-131A) photo?

US Boarding Foil (Form I-131A) photos are 51 × 51 mm. The head should fill 49–69% of the photo height (25–35 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).

What background does a US Boarding Foil (Form I-131A) photo need?

A plain white background, with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.

Can I wear glasses in a US Boarding Foil (Form I-131A) photo?

Yes. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.

Can I smile in a US Boarding Foil (Form I-131A) photo?

No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.

Can I wear a head covering?

Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.

Can I take a US Boarding Foil (Form I-131A) photo at home?

Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by USCIS. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

How much does a US Boarding Foil (Form I-131A) photo cost in Australia?

$9.99 for the digital file, paid once. It includes a print-at-home sheet you can print at any photo shop.

What if something is wrong with my photo?

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Official source: USCIS

Read the rules on the authority's website: USCIS (uscis.gov).