Check your OPT/EAD photobefore USCIS does.
USCIS issues 30–90 day RFEs for I-765 photo failures — enough to push you past your OPT start date. Catch them here first.
We approximate the published rules. The consulate makes the final call. Details
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What USCIS expects (Form I-765)
- Size
- 2 × 2 in square, JPEG ≤ 240 KB
- Background
- Plain white or off-white, uniform
- Glasses
- Not allowed — the #1 RFE cause
- Expression
- Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
- Head size
- 50–69% of frame · chin to crown 25–35 mm
- Age
- Within the last 6 months
- Filing
- Online: 1 JPEG · Paper: 2 prints, A-number in pencil on back
Common questions
- Can I reuse my U.S. visa photo for I-765?
- Yes — same 2 × 2 in spec. Just confirm it’s within 6 months and your appearance hasn’t changed.
- What is an RFE?
- Request for Evidence — USCIS pauses your application for 30–87 days while waiting for new documentation. Photo RFEs are entirely avoidable.
- What if USCIS rejects after I prepped?
- We’re advisory — the final call is USCIS’s. If our check was clearly wrong, email support@getphotocheck.com.
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