US Family Petition (Forms I-130 and I-129F) 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

The US Family Petition (Forms I-130 and I-129F) photo accepted by the USCIS is a 51 by 51 mm portrait. Home photos are accepted when they follow the rules, so a well-lit phone picture taken by someone else works. Use a plain white background with nothing behind you and no shadow on the wall. There is no upload step: the photo is handed in as a print with the paper application. Your head, chin to crown, should measure 25 to 35 mm on the print. Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera. Upload your picture and we size it for the US Family Petition (Forms I-130 and I-129F), replace the background and verify the proportions before checkout.

Photo requirements

US Family Petition (Forms I-130 and I-129F) 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; 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 Family Petition (Forms I-130 and I-129F) photos

What size is a US Family Petition (Forms I-130 and I-129F) photo?

US Family Petition (Forms I-130 and I-129F) 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 Family Petition (Forms I-130 and I-129F) 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 Family Petition (Forms I-130 and I-129F) 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 Family Petition (Forms I-130 and I-129F) 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 Family Petition (Forms I-130 and I-129F) 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 Family Petition (Forms I-130 and I-129F) 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).