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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One man in Los Angeles wanted to apply for a green card and paid $6,000 to someone posing as a lawyer in June.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
In previous years, Ruiz and Kindelán said they would have headed for the U.S., where Cubans have long enjoyed a fast-track to a green card.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
When a US judge ruled that Benjamin, a Nigerian green card holder married to an American citizen, was entitled to torture protections, he was looking forward to reuniting with his family.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
She was marrying Chip for a green card.
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2026
It also allows you to apply for a green card without returning abroad.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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