Green card photo requirements
For adjustment of status (I-485) and the Diversity Visa (DV) lottery. Passport-style 2×2 photos with strict digital rules.
2×2 inPrint size (51×51 mm)
600–1200 pxDV lottery digital size
2 photosIdentical prints for USCIS
USCIS (I-485 / adjustment of status)
- Two identical color photos, 2×2 inches.
- Taken within the last 30 days (recent likeness).
- White background, no glasses, neutral expression.
- Full face visible, no hats unless religious/medical.
- Write your A-Number and name lightly on the back (pencil).
DV lottery (diversity visa) digital
- Square image, 600×600 to 1200×1200 px.
- JPEG, color, 24-bit, sRGB.
- File size 240 KB or less.
- Head height about 50% of image height.
- Taken within the last 6 months, white background, no glasses.
Printed vs. digital
USCIS usually wants prints mailed with the application; the DV lottery needs a digital upload only.
Printed (USCIS)
Two identical 2×2 glossy prints. Do not staple through the face. Use a 4×6 sheet to cut two photos.
Digital (DV lottery)
One square JPEG uploaded during registration. Keep a backup copy; do not edit or retouch.
Note: Green card photo rules change. Confirm the current instructions on
uscis.gov and the DV lottery site before submitting.
One photo, every US document
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