Green Card photo online

Make the exact Green Card photo you need in minutes. Our AI editor supports both DV Lottery photos (600×600 px digital JPEG) and USCIS/immigrant visa photos (2×2 inches). It auto-crops, sets a white background, checks head size & eye level, and exports digital and print-ready files.

Green Card photo online — DV Lottery 600×600 and USCIS 2×2 inch

Two presets, one click

Choose DV Lottery (digital 600×600) or USCIS / Immigrant Visa (2×2 in). Upload a portrait and download compliant files for your application.

Upload or take a photo
Upload or snap
Use soft, even light against a plain white/off-white wall. Our overlay guides you to center your head and keep a neutral expression.
AI crop and background
AI crop & background
Automatic background clean-up and exact sizing: 600×600 px JPEG for DV, or 2×2 in print layout for USCIS. We also check sharpness and exposure.
Compliance checks
Compliance checks
Head-size and eye-line validation, no harsh shadows, no color cast, and no digital face edits — all tuned for Green Card photo rules.

How to take a clean Green Card photo at home

Keep camera level and centered

Camera & distance

Hold the camera level at eye height. Stand ~1–2 m from the wall and ~1 m from the camera for natural perspective and fewer shadows.

Neutral expression, eyes open

Expression & eyes

Face forward with a neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open and clearly visible. Remove glasses to avoid glare.

Even lighting and white background

Light & background

Use bright, even light (e.g., window light). Keep the background plain white or off-white. Avoid strong shadows and color tints.

Common reasons Green Card photos get rejected

Disallowed items
No hats, headphones, or obstructions

Obstructions & accessories

No hats, fashion headbands, headphones, or face-blocking hair. Religious/medical head coverings are okay only if the full face remains visible.

Avoid glare and shadows
No glare on lenses or harsh flash

Shadows, glare, filters

No harsh flash or heavy retouching. Don’t use beauty filters or color effects that alter skin tone or facial features.

Wrong size or composition
Wrong size and off-center head

Wrong size/position

Head too small/large, eyes too high/low, or not centered. Our AI warns you and fixes the crop for DV and USCIS specs.

Why make your Green Card photo here?

Example portrait — compliant framing

DV Lottery (digital 600×600)

We export a compliant 600×600 px JPEG (sRGB) with file size optimized for online entry. Head size and eye height fall within the allowed ranges.

Great for *Diversity Visa* entries where a digital image is required.

USCIS / Immigrant Visa (2×2 in)

Get a print-ready sheet with multiple 2×2 inch photos for your packet (e.g., I-485). Trim and attach — fast and studio-quality.

We maintain correct head height and eye position and ensure crisp print resolution.

Printable sheet with multiple 2×2 inch photos

A Green Card photo usually means one of two things: the DV Lottery photo for online entry (digital 600×600 px), or USCIS/immigrant-visa photos (printed 2×2 inches) for consular processing or adjustment of status. Our editor handles both with preset checks and export profiles.

DV Lottery photo — quick checklist

  • Size (digital): square 600×600 px (up to 1200×1200 px accepted); JPEG, sRGB color.
  • File size: typically ≤ 240 kB (we auto-optimize compression to stay under the cap).
  • Head size: from the chin to crown should be about 50–69% of the image height; eye height roughly 56–69% from the bottom.
  • Background: plain white or off-white, evenly lit; neutral expression, no glasses.

USCIS / Immigrant visa photo — quick checklist

  • Printed size: 2×2 inches (51×51 mm) on photo paper (matte or glossy depending on instructions).
  • Head height: about 1–1⅜ inches within the 2×2 frame; eyes within the specified band.
  • Appearance: recent (last 6 months), full-face view, white/off-white background, no tinted lenses; religious/medical coverings allowed if the full face is visible.
  • Package: we provide a printable sheet (multiple 2×2 photos per page) plus a digital JPEG for records.

DV photo vs. USCIS photo — which do I need?

  • DV Lottery: submit a digital 600×600 JPEG during the online entry window.
  • Consular/Adjustment (USCIS): bring or submit printed 2×2 inch photos with your application packet (e.g., I-485) or to your interview as directed.

Pro tips for a biometric-clean look

  • Lighting: face a window for soft, even light; avoid overhead down-light that creates eye-socket shadows.
  • Clothes: pick mid-tone colors that don’t blend into a white background (avoid white-on-white).
  • Hair & accessories: keep hair off the eyes; remove glasses and earbuds; keep makeup natural.
  • Background distance: stand ~1–2 m from the wall to reduce shadows and texture.

FAQ — Green Card photos

Can I smile?

Use a neutral expression with mouth closed and eyes open for best acceptance.

Are glasses allowed?

Glasses are not allowed for U.S. visa/Green Card photos (medical exceptions require documentation). Our checks will flag glare or frames.

Do you edit faces?

No. We never alter facial features. We only standardize crop, size, background, and technical quality to meet biometric rules.

Ready to start?

Click “Create my Green Card photo”. Upload your image and download a compliant DV Lottery photo or USCIS 2×2 photo — both digital and printable, done in minutes.