From 1 May they give out green cards of the new model: how they look
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has launched a new green card with a counterfeit system.
New cards with advanced graphics and additional protective features will be more reliable than the old-style cards.
Re-design will be part of a program to strengthen controls on the implementation of immigration law and combat fraud, says department site.
Among the features of the new green card: a photo of the owner on both sides, unique graphics and color palette, an image of the Statue of Liberty in predominantly green tones, and holographic images. At the same time, the card will no longer have the owner’s signature and the optical stripe on the back, clarifies “Voice of America«.
Cards of both new and old are valid until the date indicated on them.
Despite the design change, the rules for issuing green cards remain the same.
Some green cards and EADissued after 1 on May 2017 of the year may still have the old design, since USCIS will continue to use the existing card stock until the current reserves of already printed cards are exhausted.
Green cards and EAD both existing and new design will be valid until the expiration date indicated on the document.
Both versions of documents are acceptable for filling out forms related to work or stay in the United States. On some old-style green cards, the expiration date is not specified, but they also remain valid.
Holders of green cards with no expiration date may consider filing an application for a replacement card for one that specifies the expiration date. Obtaining a new card reduces the likelihood of fraud or fraud in the event of a lost or stolen document.
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