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

He declined to say who was the presumed target of the blast, but several sources have said it was Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolaiev, who is a permanent resident of Monaco and has acquired Cypriot nationality.

From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 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

If none of these methods are applicable, you can be sponsored through a family member who is either an American citizen or a permanent resident.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi