USCIS Redesigns Green Card

For decades, the word “green card” as it relates to the document that serves as proof of an alien’s eligibility to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis has been a misnomer. In actuality, the “green card” is anything but green. As of this month, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has redesigned the original “green card”. The new green card will actually be green. In fact, the redesigned card has been outfitted with a new holographic design. The Green Card redesign is the latest advance in the government’s ongoing efforts to deter immigration fraud. State-of-the-art technology prevents counterfeiting, obstructs tampering, and facilitates quick and accurate authentication of the card. The enhanced features will better serve law enforcement, employers, and immigrants, all of whom look to the Green Card as definitive proof of authorization to live and work in the United States. Beginning May 11, 2010, USCIS will issue all Green Cards in the new, more secure format. Recipients of the redesigned card will include those newly approved for lawful permanent residency, as well as those who have sought a renewal or replacement card.

To view a sample image of the front of the new card, click here: http://www.meatami.com/ht/a/GetDocumentAction/i/59421

To view a sample image of the back of the new card, click here: http://www.meatami.com/ht/a/GetDocumentAction/i/59423