US Green Card Photo in Kuwait

51 × 51 mm · white background · USCIS (Form I-485)

$4.99 digital file

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Rules last checked against USCIS (Form I-485) on 12 October 2026.

About this photo

Photos for a US Green Card application with USCIS (Form I-485) share the American two by two inch format: 51 by 51 mm, with the head filling 50 to 69 per cent of the image. USCIS asks for printed passport-style photos mailed with the form; there is no digital photo upload, so you need prints. Choose a plain white or off-white background. Since November 2016 glasses have to come off unless you have a signed medical statement. Keep a neutral expression with both eyes open and your mouth closed. Leave out uniforms, camouflage, headphones and anything that covers your face.

Photo requirements

US Green Card photo requirements
Photo size51 × 51 mm
Digital fileJPEG
Backgroundwhite, also accepted: off-white
Head size50–69% of the photo height (25–35 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open
GlassesNot allowed
Head coveringsAllowed for religious reasons. Head must be bare unless you wear headwear as required by your religious denomination.
Head positionFacing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rulesNeutral expression or a natural smile, both eyes open, mouth closed; Face the camera directly, full face in view; Plain white or off-white background, no shadows; Taken within the last 6 months; No uniforms or camouflage; no headphones or wireless devices; No filters, retouching or alterations

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: the person is wearing glasses
No 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. 1. Take or upload a photo

    Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.

  2. 2. We size and check it

    We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.

  3. 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 Green Card photos

What size is a US Green Card photo?

US Green Card photos are 51 × 51 mm. The head should fill 50–69% of the photo height (25–35 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).

What background does a US Green Card photo need?

A plain white background (off-white is also accepted), 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 Green Card photo?

No. Glasses are not allowed in US Green Card photos. Glasses are not allowed since November 2016, except for medical reasons with a signed doctor's statement.

Can I smile in a US Green Card photo?

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

Can I wear a head covering?

Allowed for religious reasons. Head must be bare unless you wear headwear as required by your religious denomination.

Can I take a US Green Card 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 (Form I-485). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

How much does a US Green Card photo cost in Kuwait?

$4.99 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 (Form I-485)

Read the rules on the authority's website: USCIS (Form I-485) (uscis.gov).

Rules last checked against USCIS (Form I-485) on 12 October 2026.

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