Do You Need a Photo for US Citizenship?
If you live in the US, you should not mail self-made photos with Form N-400, because USCIS takes a new photo at the biometrics appointment. The current instructions ask for photos only from certain applicants residing outside the United States.
This page is informational. Passport911 does not make USCIS photos.
What USCIS says
USCIS Policy Alert PA-2025-29 (December 12, 2025) says USCIS will not use or reuse self-submitted photographs, and that Form N-400 requires a new photograph taken at a biometrics appointment.
The current Form N-400 instructions (edition 01/20/25) ask for two identical color passport-style photos only from certain applicants residing outside the United States, such as members of the U.S. armed forces and their spouses.
Check your form's current instructions on uscis.gov before you send anything; requirements can change.
Green card and work permit forms
Form I-485 and Form I-765 are different: their current instructions still ask for two passport-style photos.
Need a passport photo?
For a US passport, you still provide your own 2x2 inch photo. You can make one free.
Frequently asked questions
Should I mail photos with Form N-400?
Not if you live in the US: USCIS takes a new photo at the biometrics appointment. The current instructions ask for two passport-style photos only from certain applicants residing outside the United States.
Does Passport911 make citizenship photos?
No. This page is informational and Passport911 does not make USCIS photos.
Can I make a US passport photo with Passport911?
Yes. The free maker crops your photo to 2x2 inches and checks it against the published requirements.
Sources
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (uscis.gov)
- USCIS Policy Alert PA-2025-29: Photograph Reuse for Identity Documents
- USCIS: Form N-400 instructions
Content last reviewed 2026-10-25. Requirements can change, so confirm them with the issuing agency.