On November 15, 2004, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced minor modifications to the Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551), commonly known as the "Green Card."  USCIS is now issuing the new cards, which feature the seal of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on the front and mention DHS on the back.  The new cards also include enhanced security features.  All old cards currently in circulation remain valid until the expiration date listed on the card or until recalled by DHS.

The USCIS press release can be found as an Adobe Acrobat "PDF" document at http://uscis.gov/graphics/publicaffairs/newsrels/PRCard_11_15_04.pdf.

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