New employment authorization document announced

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the redesign of the employment authorization document.

The new document adds additional elements to prevent counterfeiting and fraud, and to facilitate its authenticity. The cards will keep the same color.

Difference between the two cards:

On the back of the new card there is an area that allows the electronic reading of information. This meets the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization standards. USCIS also reorganized the information on the back of the document.

USCIS has already begun issuing the new card. Those currently in circulation will be phased out as individuals renew their documents or request a replacement.