alien registration card (ARC)
An alien registration card is the official name for the identification card given to lawful permanent residents by the USCIS to identify them as such. Other names for the alien registration card include green card, permanent resident card, and permanent visa.
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary
The official name used in immigration law for a green card, indicating that the holder has U.S. permanent residence.
Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.
August 19, 2010, 5:11 pm
