Beginning May 1, 2017, USCIS will start issuing green cards and employment authorization documents with new design and security features as part of an on-going effort to counter fraud and improve security. The new Green Cards and EADs will:
- Display the individual’s photos on both sides;
- Show a unique graphic image and color palette:
- Green Cards will have an image of the Statue of Liberty and a predominately green palette;
- EAD cards will have an image of a bald eagle and a predominately red palette;
- Have embedded holographic images; and
- No longer display the individual’s signature.
- Green Cards will no longer have an optical stripe on the back.