Green Cards (also known asPermanent Resident Cards) do not always include the Permanent Resident’ssignature on the face of the card. Beginning in February 2015, the USCIS began waiving the signaturerequirement for individuals who filed for their Green Card from abroad throughthe Embassy or Consulate in the home country. The USCIS may waive the signature requirement in other limited circumstances,such as for children under the age of 18 or individuals physically unable toprovide a signature.
When the Green Card is issuedwithout a signature, the card will say “Signature Waived” on the front and backof the card where a signature would normally be located.
Green Cards identify the holder asa Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States and are proof of identity andwork authorization. Green Cards whichsay “signature waived” are valid for I-9 purposes, as long as the Green Card isunexpired.