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www.ambiente.us MAY | MAYO 2010
USCIS To Issue Redesigned Green Card
State-of-the-Art Technology Makes New Card More Secure
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
USCIS To Issue Redesigned Green Card
State-of-the-Art Technology Makes New Card More Secure
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
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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.
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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