Signature Waived: Are Green Cards Without Signature Valid for Form I-9?

Signature Waived Green Card Permanent Resident cardPermanent Resident Cards that say “signature waived” are acceptable documents for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, as long as they are not expired and reasonably appear to be genuine and to relate to the person presenting them.

Since February 2015, USCIS has been waiving the signature requirement for people entering the United States for the first time as lawful permanent residents after obtaining an immigrant visa abroad.