U.S. green card photo requirements

A practical guide to common digital U.S. green card and visa-style photo requirements, including square format, JPEG export, and background guidance.

What this guide covers

This page explains the most common digital rules people look for when preparing a U.S. green card or visa-style photo: square format, JPEG export, file-size control, head placement guidance, and background expectations.

Typical digital checklist

  • Square image
  • Exported as JPEG
  • 600×600 pixels for common digital submission flows
  • Kept within the expected upload size limit
  • Face centered and clearly visible
  • Plain white or off-white background

Why crop guidance matters

A technically correct file can still look wrong if the face is too small, too large, tilted, shadowed, or poorly centered. That is why this template combines AI face detection with manual controls so the user can refine the crop before export.

What the app automates

  1. Human verification with Turnstile
  2. Face detection with MediaPipe
  3. Square crop suggestion
  4. Export to 600×600 JPEG
  5. Compression toward the usual digital target
  6. Premium background cleanup

Important disclaimer

Acceptance depends on the reviewing authority and the latest official instructions. This starter site helps users prepare and monetize photo formatting, but should always link back to current official photo guidance.