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Capt Ewok, could we get the update on Wiki and/or other places about the new green cards?

USCIS To Issue Redesigned Green Card

WASHINGTON - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it has redesigned the Permanent Resident Card - commonly known as the "Green Card" - to incorporate several major new security features. The Green Card redesign is the latest advance in USCIS’s ongoing efforts to deter immigration fraud. State-of-the-art technology incorporated into the new card prevents counterfeiting, obstructs tampering, and facilitates quick and accurate authentication. Beginning today, USCIS will issue all Green Cards in the new, more secure format.

"Redesigning the Green Card is a major achievement for USCIS," said Director Alejandro Mayorkas. "The new security technology makes a critical contribution to the integrity of the immigration system."

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. Among the benefits of the redesign: Secure optical media will store biometrics for rapid and reliable identification of the card holder. Holographic images, laser engraved fingerprints, and high resolution micro-images will make the card nearly impossible to reproduce. Tighter integration of the card design with personalized elements will make it difficult to alter the card if stolen. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) capability will allow Customs and Border Protection officers at ports of entry to read the card from a distance and compare it immediately to file data. Finally, a preprinted return address will enable the easy return of a lost card to USCIS.

In keeping with the Permanent Resident Card’s nickname, it will now be colored green for easy recognition. USCIS will replace Green Cards already in circulation as individuals apply for renewal or replacement.

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For more information on permanent residency and other immigration benefits, visit www.uscis.gov, or call USCIS’s National Customer Service Center at (800) 375-5283.

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Naturalization 2010

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They're really trying to keep tabs on us permanent residents, that's a lot of info that card holds in a bunch of different ways.

At least it's finally green.

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They should've put the picture of the "old" green card as well - as they are still valid, it would make it easier for employers and everyone else who asks to see it to know there are now two version in circulation.

ROC 2009
Naturalization 2010

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They should've put the picture of the "old" green card as well - as they are still valid, it would make it easier for employers and everyone else who asks to see it to know there are now two version in circulation.

Stop showing your green card to employers! :P

Seriously though, it's a pet peeve of mine. If you've got a driver's license and your unrestricted Social Security card, give them those documents. They don't HAVE to see your green card. Give them what they take from any regular USC.

Stamp out being treated like you are an indentured servant! :lol:

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Stop showing your green card to employers! tongue.gif

Seriously though, it's a pet peeve of mine. If you've got a driver's license and your unrestricted Social Security card, give them those documents. They don't HAVE to see your green card. Give them what they take from any regular USC.

Stamp out being treated like you are an indentured servant! laughing.gif

I only show my DL and SSN - they can't ask for anything else. But I do believe employers should be aware of this change if someone does show them their GC for proof of employment.

ROC 2009
Naturalization 2010

 

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