U.S. Immigration Service to Rename 'Alien Registration Receipt Card' to 'Permanent Resident Card' (Form I-551)

Summary

The U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (USINS) is changing the name of the Alien Registration Receipt Card to the Permanent Resident Card, as part of a rule amendment to update the card's title to better reflect its purpose. The change, which will allow for more accurate and convenient usage, will not affect policy or procedures.