permanent resident
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Estelle, who’s long held permanent resident status in the U.S., is a veteran at navigating the reentry process when she returns from visiting relatives in her native France.
From Salon • May 14, 2026
The passengers -- four Australian citizens, one permanent resident in Australia and a New Zealander -- are to be kept at Western Australia's 500-bed Bullsbrook centre, originally built for the Covid-19 pandemic.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
People who are granted a U visa can qualify for lawful permanent resident status, known as a green card, after three years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
According to Essayli, Mafi is "an Iranian national who became a lawful permanent resident of the United States in 2016".
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
That’s 15,600 square miles, an area considerably bigger than Belgium, without a single permanent resident.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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