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  1. The Colorful History of the Green Card - USCIS

    Feb 5, 2025 · The concept of a card to prove a person may live and work permanently in the United States began with the Alien Registration Receipt Card. The first receipt cards were …

  2. Replace Your Green Card - USCIS

    Sep 12, 2025 · You should be prepared to provide the USCIS representative with specific information about your application, such as your name, date of birth, receipt number, and Alien …

  3. 13.1 List A Documents That Establish Identity and Employment ...

    Mar 7, 2024 · Receipt for a replacement of a lost, stolen, or damaged List A document. Form I-94 issued to a lawful permanent resident that contains an I-551 stamp and a photograph of the …

  4. Form I-9 Acceptable Documents - USCIS

    Nov 19, 2025 · ID card issued by federal, state or local government agencies or entities, provided it contains a photograph or information such as name, date of birth, sex, height, eye color, and …

  5. Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background - USCIS

    Feb 26, 2025 · In 1946, the U.S. government began issuing different types of registration documents based upon the status of the alien in the United States. LPRs were issued Form I …

  6. Alien Registration Requirement - USCIS

    May 6, 2025 · After an alien registers and appears for fingerprinting (unless waived), DHS will issue evidence of registration. If you are an alien age 18 or older, you must carry and keep this …

  7. Commonly Used Immigration Documents | USCIS

    Jan 24, 2025 · Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt Card To reduce the risk of fraud and counterfeiting, USCIS redesigns the Permanent Resident Card …

  8. A-File #1 (Million): The first A-File? - USCIS

    Jan 24, 2025 · When aliens registered under the Alien Registration Act, they received a receipt card like this one. The card included their registration number (in red), which would come to be …

  9. Chapter 2 - Replacement of Permanent Resident Card - USCIS

    USCIS sends a receipt notice (Notice of Action (Form I-797)) to applicants who properly file a Form I-90 to replace their expiring PRC. The notice serves as proof of USCIS’ receipt of the …

  10. Immigration Documents and How to Correct, Update, or Replace …

    Feb 18, 2025 · If you are 18 years of age or older, you must always carry your Employment Authorization Document (EAD), Green Card, or other proof of alien registration in the United …