EAD Card Photo
For I-765 Employment Authorization · AI-Verified
Need a photo for your EAD (Employment Authorization Document) application? Take a selfie and we create a USCIS-compliant 2×2 inch photo — verified and ready to submit with your I-765.
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After
Done before your coffee
Shoot at home in minutes. No drive, no line.
Caught before rejection
Measured against your country’s exact consulate spec — before you submit.
Rejected? Reshoot free.
Fourteen days of free resubmissions. Refunded if it still fails.
How it works
Four steps, entirely automated. Usually done in under a minute.
1·Snap a selfie
Any phone, any lighting. Front camera works.
2·AI validates it
Face, eyes, framing checked against spec in seconds.
3·Background swapped
Clean, official-compliant backdrop applied automatically.
4·Cropped to size
2×2, 35×45, or whatever your country's spec calls for.
US USCIS Photo Check
Instant • Professional • Guaranteed
Instantly verify your photo meets US USCIS requirements. Get it right the first time.
Biometric Compliance
Face detection, eye visibility, pose alignment
Technical Quality
Resolution, lighting, focus, contrast
US USCIS Standards
Official requirements, compliance guidelines
Validated using US USCIS official requirements
Take perfect photos at home
A five-minute setup. Any smartphone will do.
1Body-camera distance
Position yourself min 16-20 inch from the camera. Ensure your head, neck, and upper shoulders are visible in the frame.
2Posture: straight ahead
Keep your head straight and centered. Look directly at the camera with a neutral expression, mouth closed, and eyes open.
3Lighting on both sides of the face
Use natural lighting for even illumination. Avoid shadows and ensure all facial features are clearly visible.
Print your EAD Photo same day
Walgreens, CVS & Walmart · under $1 for 4 photos
How to Print Your Photo
Download your digital photo
After checkout, download the print-ready file to your phone or computer
Visit CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart photo center
Use their app or in-store kiosk to upload your photo
Print as 4x6 photo
Your file includes 4 passport-size photos on one 4x6 print
Print ready in 1 hour • No appointment needed
US USCIS specifications
Official requirements · compliant standards
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SandraEAD Photo Requirements for Form I-765
Applying for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD)? Form I-765 requires two compliant photographs, and a rejected photo can delay your work permit by weeks — time you may not have if your current authorization is expiring.
What Is an EAD?
An Employment Authorization Document is a work permit issued by USCIS that allows non-citizens to work legally in the United States. Common situations where you need an EAD include:
- Pending Adjustment of Status (I-485 applicants)
- Asylum applicants waiting for a decision
- H-4 or L-2 dependent spouses eligible for employment
- F-1 students applying for OPT or STEM OPT
- TPS (Temporary Protected Status) holders
- DACA recipients renewing work authorization
EAD Photo Specifications
EAD photo requirements follow the standard USCIS photo specifications:
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) |
| Head Size | 1–1⅜ inches (25–35 mm), chin to crown |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |
| Recency | Within 30 days of filing |
| Glasses | Not permitted |
| Expression | Neutral, eyes open, facing camera |
| Digital Upload | JPEG, 600 × 600 px minimum |
These are identical to the requirements for I-485, N-400, I-131, and other USCIS forms. If you are filing your I-765 concurrently with an I-485, the same photo session covers both forms — just make sure you have enough copies.
Filing I-765 Concurrently vs. Standalone
- Concurrent filing (with I-485): You'll need 2 photos for the I-765 and 2 for the I-485. Since the filing date is the same, one photo session works for both.
- Standalone filing (EAD renewal or initial): You need 2 photos taken within 30 days of your filing date.
Digital Submission for E-Filed I-765
If you're filing I-765 online, you'll upload your photo digitally:
- Format: JPEG
- Dimensions: 600 × 600 pixels (minimum) to 1200 × 1200 pixels (maximum)
- File Size: Under 240KB
- Color Space: sRGB
Our tool generates the exact digital file you need for the USCIS e-filing portal, plus a print-ready version if your case also requires physical copies.
Why EAD Photos Get Rejected
The most common reasons for I-765 photo issues:
- Photos older than 30 days — this is the single biggest mistake
- Glasses in the photo — prohibited since November 2016, no exceptions without a medical statement
- Shadows on the background — stand 2–3 feet from a white wall with even lighting
- Head too small or too large in the frame — must fill 50–69% of the image height
- Using a selfie with portrait mode — background blur and facial smoothing count as digital alteration
Get Your EAD Photos Right
An RFE on your I-765 doesn't just delay the work permit — it can affect your entire immigration timeline if you filed concurrently. Our AI checks every USCIS specification in seconds, giving you a 99.8% acceptance rate. Upload or take your photo, get instant validation, and download a file ready for e-filing or print.
Common questions, answered
Everything you need to know before you upload. Tap any question to expand.
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