permanent resident

British  

noun

1. an immigrant who has been given official residential status, often prior to being granted citizenship

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permanent resident

The Permanent Labor Certification program allows employers to sponsor workers for permanent resident status.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

At the border, you expect an easy entry; after all, as a lawful permanent resident, you generally do not need to seek admission anew each time you return from travel abroad.

From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026

With permanent resident status, she said she has no say in electing officials who shape her everyday life, despite contributing taxes and caring for the elderly.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026

Being a green card holder, or lawful permanent resident, allows a person to live and work permanently in the US.

From BBC ● May 23, 2026

And thus becoming a permanent resident marked the beginning of our next chapter of waiting.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi