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
When I first moved to Ecuador, it was relatively easy to become a permanent resident and my application was approved within three months.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
The businessman however was never a permanent resident of the then Swiss Cottage, living there 10 years before selling it as a business, Richardson continued.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
The term "undocumented immigrant" includes anyone who is not a permanent resident of the country and does not have a visa to be here.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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