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DHS/USCIS RIN: 1615-AB36 Publication ID: Spring 2007 
Title: Application Process for Replacing Forms I-551 Without an Expiration Date 
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issues Alien Registration Receipt Cards (I-551) to lawful permanent residents to serve as evidence of immigration status, registration, identity and employment authorization, and as an entry document upon return from a trip outside the United States. Currently there is a population of lawful permanent residents who possess cards that do not have expiration dates. USCIS will be terminating the validity of Forms I-551 that do not have expiration dates. This rule establishes a 120-day period for aliens with Forms I-551 that do not bear expiration dates to apply for replacement cards. This rule also amends the regulations to remove references to outdated application procedures for the I-551. The application process required by this rule will enable USCIS to issue more secure Forms I-551 to affected aliens, update cardholder information, conduct background checks, and electronically store applicants' biometric information that can be used for biometric comparison and authentication purposes consistent with the goals of the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002. In addition, this rule establishes the mechanism by which USCIS will notify the public of the termination date for forms I-551 that do not have expiration dates. This rule also amends the regulations to add two documents to the list of forms that constitute evidence of registration: Receipt for the Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, and Receipt for pending Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Finally, this rule amends the regulations to correct the title and edition date of form I-551 and Form I-90. 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 103    8 CFR 211    8 CFR 245    8 CFR 246    8 CFR 264    8 CFR 274a     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301    5 USC 552    5 USC 552a    8 USC 1101   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/00/2007    
NPRM Comment Period End  08/00/2007    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Pearl Chang
Chief, Regulations and Product Management Division
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Room 3214, 3rd Floor, 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20529
Phone:202 272-8350
Email: pearl.chang@dhs.gov