DHS Name and Seal Added to Permanent Resident Card

Washington, D.C.- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it has made minor changes to the look of the Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551) commonly known as the “Green Card.” According to the USCIS announcement, the new Permanent Resident Card now features the DHS seal on the front and prominently mentions the “Department of Homeland Security” on the back and enhanced security features have been added to the new cards.

The USCIS stated that it began mailing the new Permanent Resident Card today to qualified immigrants approved for either renewal of their card or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident, and that those cards already in circulation remain valid until the expiration date listed on the card or until recalled by USCIS.

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