permanent resident

British  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

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

Soleimani Afshar and Hosseiny had their lawful permanent resident status in the United States revoked, Rubio said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

In 2006, he became a lawful permanent resident through marriage to an American citizen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 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