INS on ID Cards for American Indian/Northern Marianas
Federal Register: August 20, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 161) Notices
Page 44292-44293
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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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