Do I need passport photos to renew my green card?
Normally no. USCIS takes your photo at the biometrics appointment it schedules after you file Form I-90. Only send photos if USCIS instructions for your case ask for them.
Green card renewal (Form I-90) guide
Green Card Renewal Photo Form I-90 Guide
Most people renewing or replacing a green card with Form I-90 do not need to send photos. USCIS schedules a biometrics appointment and takes a new photo there; since December 12, 2025, Form I-90 always requires fresh biometrics.
- Standard I-90 filings normally need no photos
- USCIS takes your photo at the biometrics appointment
- I-90 always requires new biometrics (since Dec 12, 2025)
- Photos only if USCIS instructions for your case ask
- If asked: 2x2, taken within 30 days
Do you need a photo for Form I-90?
Usually not. After you file, USCIS mails an appointment notice for an Application Support Center, where it takes your photo, fingerprints, and signature.
Only prepare photos if a USCIS notice or instruction for your specific case asks for them. If it does, use the standard USCIS 2x2 format taken within 30 days.
Preparing for the biometrics photo
The biometrics photo becomes your card photo for the next ten years, so treat it like a passport photo.
- Bring your appointment notice and photo ID
- Wear everyday clothes that contrast with a white background
- Remove glasses before the photo
- Arrive with your hair away from your face
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the green card renewal photo taken at biometrics?
Yes. Since December 12, 2025, Form I-90 always requires new biometrics, including a new photo taken by USCIS.
What if USCIS asks me for photos?
Use two identical 2x2-inch color photos on a white background, taken within 30 days.