India, July 25 -- The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has sent a strong reminder to Green Card holders to never leave the home without the evidence of their immigration status.

In a post on X, the CBP state that every alien who is eighteen years of age or older must carry and have in his personal possession any alien registration certificate or alien registration receipt card that has been granted to him. "Failing to do so can lead to a misdemeanor and fines if you are stopped by federal law enforcement."

While some may be surprised by the warning, the rule is not new. It originates from the Immigration and Nationality Act's Section 264(e), which deems it a federal offense for noncitizens who neglect to carry their registration d...