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Identification
“Citizen Identification Card” (I-179 or I-197)
Persons who have become naturalized U.S. citizens, and lived along the Mexican Border were issued a “Resident Citizen Identification Card” (I-197, previously known as I-179) from USCIS. This identification card was introduced in 1960 to provide a conveniently carried identification for U.S. citizens. The I-179 and I-197 were revised in 1973 and 1976, then discontinued in 1983. The card is still valid.
Refer to I-197 U.S. Citizen Identification Card and I-179 U.S. Citizen Identification Card.
Note: If the applicant is unable to present the above document, a letter from the Clerk of the U.S. District Court where citizenship was obtained may be secured to verify naturalization. A small fee will be charged.
U.S. Passport
A U.S. passport is:
- A travel document issued by the State Department showing the bearer’s country of origin, identity, and nationality, if any, which is valid for the entry of the bearer into a foreign country.
- Verification of U.S. citizenship.
There have been 12 revisions in the format since 1976. All passports contain the person’s photograph, signature, and biographic data.
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