USCIS online filing file size limit and PDF requirements
Short answer
USCIS online filing accepts files no larger than 12MB each. Files generally must be PDFs, JPGs or JPEGs; some forms also accept TIF or TIFF.
Source: Online Filing Options
Source checked: October 21, 2026
Requirements
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Sources
- [1]Online Filing Options
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Read on October 21, 2026. Page date: Last Reviewed/Updated: 10/07/2026.
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Other United States portals
| Portal | Size limit | Page limit | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Visa Center (NVC) / CEAC document uploadFederal, agencyVerified | 2 MBper file | Verified | |
| PACER / CM/ECF (U.S. federal courts)Federal, courtVerified | Not verified | Verified | |
| eFileAZ, Arizona limited jurisdiction courts (self-represented)Arizona, courtVerified | 9.5 MBper file | Verified | |
| Findlay (Ohio) Municipal Court e-filingOhio, courtVerified | 20 MBper file | Verified | |
| Florida Courts E-Filing PortalFlorida, courtVerified | 50MBper file | Verified | |
| Iowa Judicial Branch eFILE (EDMS)Iowa, courtVerified | 20 MBper submission | Verified |