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I-751 photo: the rules
What the official rules say about the photo for the Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, Form I-751 (10-year Green Card), with the source we checked. Rules read on uscis.gov on 4 November 2026.
Most Form I-751 petitioners send no photo, online or on paper: when USCIS needs your biometrics, it sends an appointment notice for an Application Support Center, where it takes your photograph, fingerprints and signature. The one exception: if you file from outside the U.S. because you, your spouse or stepparent live abroad on U.S. military or government orders, send two 2 x 2 inch colour passport-style photos for each petitioner and dependent, with FD-258 fingerprint cards and a copy of the orders. Otherwise there is nothing to check or make here: the office takes it.
As published, checked on 4 November 2026. WinPhoto is not affiliated with any government.
The rules at a glance
For the Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, Form I-751 (10-year Green Card), as the official rules state them.
All the official rules and sources
For: Form I-751 filed online or by mail from the United States (photo taken at a biometrics appointment at an Application Support Center); Form I-751 filed from abroad on U.S. military or government orders (two passport-style photos per petitioner and dependent, with FD-258 fingerprint cards).
Official source: www.uscis.gov, checked on 4 November 2026.
Form I-751 Instructions 04/01/24
USCIS may require you to appear for an interview or provide biometrics (fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature) at any time to verify your identity
If we determine that a biometric services appointment is necessary, we will send you an appointment notice with the date, time, and location of your appointment.
We recommend that you review your copy of your completed petition before you go to your biometric services appointment at a USCIS ASC.
Those who reside overseas pursuant to military or government orders, including conditional resident dependents residing overseas and listed under Part 5. Information About Your Children of the petition, must submit the following items with Form I-751:
1. Two passport-style photos for each petitioner and dependent, regardless of age.
The photos must have a white to off-white background, be printed on thin paper with a glossy finish, and be unmounted and unretouched.
Passport-style photos must be 2” x 2”.
2. Two completed fingerprint cards (Form FD-258) for each petitioner and dependent 14 to 79 years of age.
Official source: www.uscis.gov, checked on 4 November 2026.
04/01/24. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
You can file a Form I-751 petition with USCIS online or by mail (on paper).
If you are filing from outside of the United States because you, your spouse, or your stepparent is residing outside of the United States on U.S. military or government orders:
Two passport-style photographs for each petitioner and dependent, regardless of age
Official source: www.uscis.gov, checked on 4 November 2026.
After you file your application, petition, or request, if you need to provide your fingerprints, photograph, or signature, we will schedule your biometric services appointment at a local Application Support Center (ASC).
Official source: www.uscis.gov, checked on 4 November 2026.
However, if the CPR is outside the United States at the time of filing, the CPR must return to the United States with the CPR’s petitioning spouse and dependent children to comply with the interview requirement, unless the interview requirement is waived by USCIS, and any biometrics collection requirements.
As published, checked on 4 November 2026. WinPhoto is not affiliated with any government. Rules change: check the official page before you apply.
Questions
- Do I need to bring a photo for the Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, Form I-751 (10-year Green Card)?
- Most Form I-751 petitioners send no photo, online or on paper: when USCIS needs your biometrics, it sends an appointment notice for an Application Support Center, where it takes your photograph, fingerprints and signature. The one exception: if you file from outside the U.S. because you, your spouse or stepparent live abroad on U.S. military or government orders, send two 2 x 2 inch colour passport-style photos for each petitioner and dependent, with FD-258 fingerprint cards and a copy of the orders. Otherwise there is nothing to check or make here: the office takes it. These are the rules as we checked them on 4 November 2026: check the official page before you apply.