Notice: USCIS is going to redesign and issue new Green Cards and Employment Authorization Documents starting May 1, 2017.

April 19, 2017: The USCIS announced that it will redesign and begin issuing new Green Cards (Permanent Resident Cards) and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) on May 1, 2017.

The purpose of the redesign is to add fraud-resistant features and to create cards that are more tamper-resistant.

How will this affect you if you hold a Green Card or an EAD? Essentially, it will not. Your Green Card and EAD will remain valid until its expiration dates as noted on the cards.

Some of the Green Cards do not have an expiration date. Those cards are still valid. However, you may want to consider applying for a replacement card with an expiration date. This will help to avoid fraud or tampering if your card is ever lost or stolen.

If you are an individual with TPS (Temporary Protected Status) and hold an EAD, you need to visit the official USCIS site to see how this change may affect you.