On January 30, 2023, USCIS started issuing redesigned Green Cards (Form I-551 Permanent Resident Cards) and EAD Cards (Form I-765 Employment Authorization Document).  The newly designed cards contain state-of-the-art technology that continue to safeguard against secure document tampering, counterfeiting, and fraud.

The introduction of the new designs does not mean that currently issued cards are invalid. Current cards remain valid until their expiration date (unless otherwise noted, such as through an automatic extension of a Green Card or EAD as indicated on a Form I-797, Notice of Action, or in a Federal Register notice).

USCIS has stated that some Green Cards and EADs issued after January, 30, 2023, may still display the existing design format because USCIS will continue using existing cardstock until current supplies are depleted. Both versions of the cards are acceptable for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification; E-Verify; and Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE).

Some older Green Cards do not have an expiration date. These older Green Cards without an expiration date generally remain valid; however, USCIS encourages applicants with these older cards to consider applying for a replacement card to prevent fraud or tampering should the card ever get lost or stolen.

To mitigate the risk of fraud and counterfeiting, USCIS redesigns the cards every three to five years.