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EAD photo for Form I-765

The work permit application needs two 2 × 2 inch photos with a white or off-white background. Crop yours here and print them together on a 4 × 6 sheet.

  • 50.8 × 50.8 mm
  • White or off-white background
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    EAD photo (Form I-765) requirements

    Photo size2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm)
    Pixels at 300 DPI600 × 600 px
    Head height (chin to crown)1–1⅜ in (25–35 mm)
    Eye height1⅛–1⅜ in (29–35 mm) from the bottom
    BackgroundWhite or off-white
    ColourColour photo, sharp and evenly lit

    Official source: USCIS: Form I-765. Rules can change, so check it before you apply.

    EAD photo (Form I-765): 50.8 × 50.8 mm with head-size guide2 in (51 mm)2 in (51 mm)Head1–1⅜ in (25–35 mm)chin to crowneyesBackground: white or off-whiteEyes: 1⅛–1⅜ in from bottom
    Drawn to scale. The red lines show the allowed head size, measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the hair.

    USCIS uses the same photo standard for the I-765 as for passports and green cards. If you file online, you may not need prints; USCIS can reuse a photo from your biometrics appointment. Paper filings need two identical prints.

    How to take the photo

    1. Find a plain, light wall

      Stand about half a metre in front of it so your shadow falls behind you, not on the wall around your head.

    2. Face the light

      Daylight from a window in front of you works best. Avoid overhead lights that cast shadows under the eyes.

    3. Have someone take it at eye level

      The camera should be about 1.2 m (4 ft) away, level with your eyes. Leave space above your head and include your shoulders.

    4. Crop it here

      Add the photo above, check that the top of your head and your chin sit on the red lines, and download.

    Tips for this document

    • Use a recent photo, taken within 30 days of filing.
    • Lightly write your name and A-number on the back in pencil.

    Common reasons photos are rejected

    • Correct
    • Head too small
    • Head too large
    • Head tilted
    • Shadow behind
    • Busy background

    Printing your photos

    Download the print sheet and print it at a photo shop, a pharmacy photo counter or at home on photo paper. Choose actual size or 100% in the print settings; “fit to page” shrinks the photos and they will be the wrong size. Cut along the small corner marks so each photo measures exactly 50.8 × 50.8 mm.

    Questions people ask

    Can I file the I-765 online without photos?

    When you file online, USCIS often uses the photo taken at your biometrics appointment. Paper filings must include two photos.