By John Fay
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) brought in the new year with new designs for Permanent Resident Cards (green cards) and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). The changes include new detailed artwork, secure holographic images on the front and back of the cards, and data fields displayed in different places than on previous versions.
These design changes were brought about to add a series of new security measures to the IDs. The USCIS began issuing cards with these new designs on Jan. 30, 2023. Despite the launch of newly designed cards, older cards will remain valid until their expiration date.
“This redesign further demonstrates USCIS’ commitment to taking a proactive approach against the threat of secure document tampering, counterfeiting, and fraud,” said USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou. “Consistent updates to secure documents, informed by our knowledge of the latest methods of bad actors and the innovation and ingenuity of our staff, ensure the continued integrity of secure documents issued by our agency.”
Watch our video to learn more about what specific changes were made, who it may impact, and how it may affect your I-9 and E-Verify processes.
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John Fay is an attorney and technologist with a deep applied knowledge of business immigration, I-9, and E-Verify rules and procedures. During his 20-plus-year career, he has worked closely with corporations, educational institutions, and government agencies on a variety of U.S. immigration and I-9/E-Verify issues, often in connection with the use of software and case management technology. He is a frequent speaker on corporate immigration compliance, presenting at various employment and immigration conferences throughout the U.S. During the past decade, he has spoken in more than 300 live and virtual presentations on I-9 and E-Verify topics, often serving as the moderator. He is also a prolific writer on both I-9 and E-Verify, authoring more than 500 articles for human resources professionals and related associations.