US Announces 3 Categories of Green Cards That Are No Longer Valid for Foreigners to Carry

• USCIS has identified three specific versions of the alien registration card that are no longer considered valid for foreign nationals in the US
• Holders of certain Green Card versions are required to take action to remain compliant
• The US government has made the replacement of these three outdated cards mandatory, with current Green Card versions now the only accepted form

The United States government has officially declared three older versions of the alien registration card invalid, putting thousands of foreign nationals on notice to replace their documents.

According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), any foreign national who still holds three previous versions of the Green Card must replace it with a current one. The announcement affects holders of specific legacy card formats that are no longer recognised under current immigration rules.

3 US Green Card versions not valid

USCIS confirmed that the following versions of the alien registration card are no longer valid and must be replaced:

• Form AR-3
• Form AR-103
• Form I-151

These are older formats of what is now commonly known as the Green Card, and their continued use is no longer acceptable for immigration purposes in the United States.

What Green Card holders must do

Foreign nationals who currently hold any of the three listed card versions are required to apply for a replacement through USCIS. The agency has made clear that only the current version of the Green Card serves as valid proof of lawful permanent resident status in the country.

Failing to replace an outdated card could have serious implications for affected individuals, particularly when travelling, seeking employment, or interacting with government agencies that require valid immigration documentation.

The USCIS website outlines the full replacement process, including the relevant forms and instructions for lawful permanent residents who need to bring their documents up to date.

In a similar story, Legit.ng reported that the US Citizenship and Immigration Services has published the full list of conditions under which lawful permanent residents must replace their Green Cards.

US gives deadline for 2-year green card

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the US government has outlined a strict rule for conditional permanent residents holding a two-year Green Card.

USCIS confirmed that holders cannot renew the two-year card but must instead file a petition to remove conditions before it expires.