In the United States, a “Green Card” certifies that a noncitizen or “alien” is legally authorized to live and work in the country. Over the years, the coveted document has gone by many names, ...

The alien registration requirement dates back to 1940, when Congress passed a law to require all foreign nationals to register with the federal government, provide biographic details, and carry proof ...

A 60-year-old lawful permanent resident in Chicago was fined $130 last week after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers found he wasn’t carrying his Green Card. The incident ...