Free US Green Card (Permanent Resident) 2x2" Photo Checker – Requirements, Size & Online Tool

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US Green Card (Permanent Resident) 2x2" Size Guide with dimensions in inches and mm

US Green Card (Permanent Resident) 2x2" Requirements Overview

Learn about US Green Card (Permanent Resident) 2x2" photo requirements for United States. The required photo size is width: 2in, height: 2in. Photos must have a white background. Specific head positioning requirements apply. These photos are suitable for printing. Photos can be used for online applications.

Official Documentation:

https://www.uscis.gov/greencardhttps://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos/photo-composition-template.html

Document Requirements

Name	US Green Card (Permanent Resident) 2x2"
Country	United States
Document Type	Visa
Size	Width: 2in, Height: 2in
Resolution (Dpi)	300
Required Size In Kilobytes	From: 0 to: 240
Image Definition Parameters	Head height (up to the top of the hair): 1.29in; Distance from the bottom of the photo to the eye line: 1.18in
Background Color
Printable?	Yes
Suitable For Online Submission?	Yes
Web Links To Official Documents	https://www.uscis.gov/greencard https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos/photo-composition-template.html

📷 How to Take a US Green Card (Permanent Resident) 2x2" at Home

💡 Use natural or soft lighting. Avoid shadows or harsh flash.
🧱 Stand in front of a plain white or light-colored wall.
📏 Hold camera at eye level, about 1.5 meters away.
😐 Keep a neutral expression. Don’t smile or tilt your head.

🧑‍⚖️ Appearance Requirements

✅ Eyes open and directly facing the camera
✅ Head straight, not tilted
❌ No glasses (unless allowed by local rules)
❌ No white tops or uniforms
✅ Religious head coverings must not obscure the face
✅ Even lighting on face and background

🧪 How our photo checker works

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🔍 What we check and generate for you:

Task	Our Tool
Check head size & position	✅ Free analyzer
Check eye level	✅ Included in checker
Background compliance (e.g. white or light gray)	✅ Auto background removal
Match file size and DPI	✅ Optimized output
Export 4x6" layout paper sheet	✅ One click download

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