Removal of Form I-151, Alien Registration Receipt Card, From the Listing of Forms Recognized as Evidence of Registration for Lawful Permanent Resident Aliens

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• Document number: 96-18343
• Type: Final Rule
• Published: July 19, 1996
• Agency: Justice Department; Immigration and Naturalization Service

Official abstract

This final rule amends the regulations of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) by removing Form I-151, Alien Registration Receipt Card, from the listing of forms recognized as evidence of registration as a lawful permanent resident alien. This rule is necessary to complete the establishment of the current Alien Registration Receipt Card, Form I- 551, as the exclusive registration card authorized for use by permanent resident aliens.

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