[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 161 (Wednesday, August 20, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44292-44293]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-22021]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Immigration and Naturalization Service
[INS No. 1859-97]


Form Numbers for American Indian and Northern Marianas Cards

AGENCY: Immigration and Naturalization Service, Justice.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In September 1997, the Immigration and Naturalization Service 
(INS or Service) will begin producing two versions of identification 
cards with new designs and form numbers. The new cards are Form I-872, 
the American Indian Card, for United States citizens who are members of 
the Texas Band of the Kickapoo Indian Tribe, as identified in Pub. L. 
97-429, and Form I-873, the Northern Marianas Card, for United States 
citizens from the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, as identified 
in Public Law 94-241 or by Presidential Proclamation 5564. The card 
design changes are being implemented using the latest security 
technology in order to reduce the risk of fraud.

EFFECTIVE DATE: September 1, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Geoff Verderosa, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Benefits 
Division, Residence and Status Services, 425 I Street NW., Room 3214, 
Washington, DC 20536, Telephone 202-514-3156.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

What Are the Two New Cards Being Produced in September 1997?

    In September 1997, the Service will begin producing two newly 
designed cards for specific categories of citizens identified in Pub. 
L. or Presidential Proclamation. The new cards are the American Indian 
Card for members of the Texas Band of the Kickapoo Indian Tribe and the 
Northern Marianas Card for the United States citizens from the 
Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands. The Service will stop 
producing the current versions of the citizen identification cards for 
the Kickapoo Indian Tribe and Northern Marianas Islanders.

Will the New Cards Appear Different From the Current Cards?

    The new American Indian and Northern Marianas citizen cards will 
have a different appearance than the current cards. The Service will 
inform affected parties of this change by initiating a public 
information campaign in September 1997.

Will There Be a Change in the Filing Procedures To Apply for These 
Cards?

    No. Kickapoo Tribe members and Northern Marianas Islanders should 
continue to follow the instructions on the respective application forms 
when filing for replacement of their citizen identification card.

Will My Current American Indian Card or Northern Marianas Card 
Remain Valid?

    Yes. New cards will be issued using ICPS technology, but the 
validity of current American Indian and Northern Marianas Cards are 
unaffected by this change.

How Will My New American Indian or Northern Marianas Card Be 
Delivered?

    The cards will continue to be mailed and delivered by the U.S. 
Postal Service.

    Dated: August 13, 1997.
Doris Meissner,
Commissioner, Immigration and Naturalization Service.
[FR Doc. 97-22021 Filed 8-19-97; 8:45 am]
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