USCIS Redesigns Green Card And Employment Authorization Document

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced new designs to improve security of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). USCIS began issuing the redesigned cards on January 30, 2023. This is a routine process; USCIS has changed the design of cards every few years to keep up-to-date with the latest security and fraud prevention recommendations. This article will give a quick summary of the relevant changes and any effect they may have on an employer's I-9 employment verification process.

Employers must complete Form I-9 each time they hire any individual to perform labor or services in the United States in return for wages or other renumeration. Employers are obligated to complete Section 2 of the Form within three business days of hiring an employee. It is important for employers to understand these recent design changes so they can accurately review and verify the employment