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

And federal law permits the government to treat a lawful permanent resident who has committed such a crime as an “alien seeking admission” rather than someone already admitted to the country.

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

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

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi