In the United States, a “Green Card” certifies that a noncitizen or “alien” is legally authorized to live and work in the country. Over the years, the coveted document has gone by many names, ...

The alien registration requirement dates back to 1940, when Congress passed a law to require all foreign nationals to register with the federal government, provide biographic details, and carry proof ...

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1. What is “alien registration”? Alien registration is a federal legal requirement under Section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). It requires most noncitizens who remain in the U.S.

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a fresh reminder to all green card holders, stating they must carry proof of their legal immigration status at all times. The agency warned that ...

A 60-year-old lawful permanent resident in Chicago was fined $130 last week after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers found he wasn’t carrying his Green Card. The incident ...