Guide to Selected U.S. Travel and Identity Documents

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IMMIGRANT VISAS are used by people coming to live in theUnited States. Older versions of the immigrant visa were collectedat the time of initial entry. An ADIT stamp impression served asevidence of permanent residence until the immigrant’s residencecard was processed.In 2003 the Department of State began to issue immigrant visas onthe same foils used for non-immigrant visas. These foils remain inthe bearer’s passport after entry. Initial versions were endorsed withan ADIT stamp.Later versions contain the endorsement printed directly onto thevisa foil. The validity begins on the date the person enters the UnitedStates.21
Some immigrants may have an impression of an ADIT stamp asproof of permanent residence without an immigrant visa. Thisstamp serves as evidence of immigrant status until the bearerreceives a Permanent Resident Card.The current USCIS stamp is shown above. ADIT stamps in otherformats may also be encountered. Similar stamp impressions areused to demonstrate refugee or asylum status.22
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