New design of the Permanent Resident Card includes biometric information, holographic images, laser engraved fingerprints, within others. Source: USCIS.
The Permanent Resident Card granted to foreign-born residents who apply to live permanently in the U.S. has been redesigned and now includes numerous safety features that will make counterfeiting and immigration fraud nearly impossible.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today the new document incorporates advanced technology which will prevent tampering and will allow swift verification. One of the modifications to the card is its color, change intended to aid quick visual recognition for immigration agents.
The document commonly known as the "Green Card", has been issued in a variety of colors over the years, and this time it honors its nickname: it's officially green again. As of May 11th, 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."
Other features of the redesign include secure optical media which stores biometric information, holographic images, laser engraved fingerprints, and high resolution micro-images that make the card nearly impossible to reproduce. Also, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) capability will allow customs officers to read the card from a distance, for verification in official databases.
Current Green Cards with the old design will be substituted with the new ones as individuals apply for renewal or replacement.
For more info: 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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