Guide to Selected U.S. Travel and Identity Documents

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Older versions of the certificate of naturalization continue to serveas valid evidence of U.S. citizenship. The last version issued by theINS was similar to the current DHS certificate. It too bore a goldembossed Great Seal of the United States in the top center portion.The watermark design contained the the Department of Justice sealand the letters “USA.”Department of Justice watermarkEarlier versions of the certificate had gray or beige backgrounddesigns and did not contain the embossed seal. Original certificatesof naturalization were printed on watermarked paper.7
Forms I-151 and I-551 are issued to aliens who have been grantedpermanent resident status in the United States. They retain this statuswhile in this country. The bearer is required to have this card in his/her possession at all times.The first ALIEN REGISTRATION RECEIPT CARD, Form I-151,was introduced in 1946. Through 18 years of various revisions, itremained primarily green in color, causing it to become knownas a “Green Card.” This term is still used commonly, although thecards have not been green since 1959. The I-151 cards containedno expiration date and were only required to be renewed if therecipient was under the age of 14 at the time of issuance or if thecard was lost or stolen. As of March 20, 1996, the Form I-151 is nolonger acceptable as evidence of permanent residence.8Form I-151
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