where did the term green card come from?

Answer 1

The old Alien Resident cards where a pale green. There have been several styles over the years, some had some green and the lastest version isn't green at all but the original name stuck.

Answer 2

The name "green card" comes from the fact that the predecessor form, I-151, was printed on green paper. Form I-551 was adopted in 1977 and has been printed on paper of various colors, none of which were green, but the term "green card" has nonetheless remained in use. As of 2006, the card is mostly white and the only prominent green feature is the lettering on the back. A card includes the holder's name and photograph, and other information, and has been updated over the years with numerous anti-counterfeiting devices.

Answer 3

The name "green card" comes from the fact that the predecessor form, I-151, was printed on green paper. Form I-551 was adopted in 1977 and has been printed on paper of various colors, none of which were green, but the term "green card" has nonetheless remained in use. As of 2006, the card is mostly white and the only prominent green feature is the lettering on the back. A card includes the holder's name and photograph, and other information, and has been updated over the years with numerous anti-counterfeiting devices.

Answer 4

The card you got for residency used to be green

Answer 5

During a long time from late 1970s to the late 1980s the card which identifies legal residents aliens of the United states used to be green, then it was changed to pink, and blue, I know it because my mother had one and mine was pink until I became a US citizen.

Answer 6

The form you had to fill out (I-151) used to be printed on green paper.

Answer 7

it came from the general belief that aliens are green and therefore they made thier card green.

Answer 8

because their id cards are green