Do You Need a Photo for a Green Card?

Per current guidance, you should not mail self-made photos with Form I-485, I-765 or N-400, because USCIS takes your photo at the biometrics appointment.

This page is informational. Passport911 does not make USCIS photos.

What USCIS says

USCIS Policy Alert PA-2025-29 (December 12, 2025) says USCIS takes photos at the biometrics appointment.

Check your form's current instructions on uscis.gov before you send anything; requirements can change.

Need a US passport or visa photo instead? Make one free on the Passport911 home page.

Frequently asked questions

Should I mail photos with Form I-485, I-765 or N-400?

Per current guidance, no. USCIS takes photos at the biometrics appointment. Check your form's current instructions on uscis.gov.

Does Passport911 make green card photos?

No. This page is informational and Passport911 does not make USCIS photos.

Sources

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (uscis.gov)

Content last reviewed 2026-10-18. Requirements can change, so confirm them with the issuing agency.