New redesigned Permanent Resident Card (“Green Cards”) and Employment Authorization Document

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services began issuing redesigned versions of the Permanent Resident Card (aka a “Green Cards”) and the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) as part of the Next Generation Secure Identification Document Project.

The redesigned cards use enhanced graphics and fraud-resistant security features to create cards that are highly secure and more tamper-resistant than the ones currently in use.

USCIS states that the new card designs are part of an ongoing effort between USCIS, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enhance document security and deter counterfeiting and f raud and demonstrate USCIS’ commitment to continue taking a proactive approach against the threat of document tampering and fraud.

The new Permanent Resident (Green Cards) and EAD Cards will:

Display the individual’s photos on both sides;
Show a unique graphic image and color palette:
Have embedded holographic images; and
No longer display the individual’s signature.
EAD cards will have an image of a bald eagle and a predominately red palette;
Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards) will have an image of the Statue of Liberty and a predominately green palette;
Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards) will no longer have an optical stripe on the back.

Both the existing and the new Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards) and EADs will remain valid until the expiration date shown on the card. Additionally, older Permanent Resident Cards(Green Cards) without an expiration date should be replaced with the newly redesigned green cards.

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