green card
Americannoun
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green cards
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noun
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an official permit allowing the holder permanent residence and employment, issued to foreign nationals in the US
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an insurance document covering motorists against accidents abroad
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social welfare (in Britain) an identification card issued by the Manpower Services Commission to a disabled person, to show registration for employment purposes and eligibility for special services See also handicap register registered disabled
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Origin of green card
First recorded in 1965–70
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She asked the BBC to not use her real name out of fear it could impact a pending case to extend her green card.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
There is no evidence the Honduran man ever attempted to actually vote, and he is a legal resident with a green card.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
They’ve pleaded not guilty, with the mother saying in an interview with investigators that she thought having a green card meant she could vote.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
Ten of the 11 people arrested on Wednesday were naturalized US citizens originally from China while the other was a green card holder.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
“So I know folks in this other bigger place, but the good thing about this one is they’ll get you a work visa and start your green card process.”
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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