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What is Form I-551?

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Sample Form I-551Legal Definition of Form I-551: United States permanent residents have an identification card known as “Form I-551”. Other names that Form I-551 is known as are Green Card, immigrant visa, permanent visa, permanent resident card and permanent resident visa. Form I-551 is the official name of the Green Card. In the past the identification card was known as an alien registration receipt, which was previously its formal title. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security now requires that permanent residents who are traveling show their Form I-551 or other document that will prove their legal status in the country. The government agency responsible for issuing Form I-551s is the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) which was formerly the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).

The current Form I-551 or Green Card is predominantly white with black letters. Form I-551 includes a person’s name and photograph as well as other information. It is the size of a credit card and is plastic. When looking at the back of the current permanent residency card, the green is more prominent. Throughout the years, it continues to be updated with new anti-counterfeit features. Regardless of the color of the actual card, it will be known as the “Green Card” because the first card that differentiated lawful permanent residents was green and it is a term that has stuck to it. Being a permanent resident in the United States entitles individuals to certain rights and those rights came into existence when the permanent residency card was green. However, there are instances when Form I-551 can be revoked. These instances include an individual being outside the United States for an extensive period of time, not maintaining permanent residence in the United States or breaking certain laws.



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