Enhanced Green Card Will Help Fight Fraud
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced significant updates to the Permanent Resident Card, or “Green Card” as many of us know it. The change comes about as a proactive stance by USCIS to manage the growing concern associated with immigration fraud. The newly redesigned card and enhanced security features will better serve law enforcement, employers and immigrants whom rely on the card as proof of identification for millions of immigrants who live and work in the United States (U.S.). The enhanced Green Card is currently being brought into circulation. A Green Card is valid for one year and current card holders will be issued an updated care when they renew or apply for a replacement.
Newly enhanced security features include:
Secured optical media will store biometric data
Enhanced holographic images
Laser engraved fingerprints
Incorporation of high resolution micro-images
Radio frequency identification device (RFID) capable
Embedded return address enables easy return to USCIS,
if lost or stolen
EBI is a proud supporter of E-Verify and a registered designated agent through the USCIS. EBI’s digital Form I-9 process can help keep you compliant and fight Green Card fraud by:
Validating the Green Card number format through electronic validation;
Flagging additional identifiers that don’t match DHS records;
Providing accurate record keeping and audit logs;
Automatic email renewal notification of expiring Green Cards;
And cross-referencing terrorist watch lists through the E-Verify database.
Hiring non-documented workers without the legal right to work in the United States could cost you thousands in fines and civil penalties or even expose you to criminal prosecution. Contact EBI today and learn more about how we can help you combat immigration fraud.
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