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

Rodriguez married a U.S. citizen last month and filed for permission to adjust her status to that of lawful permanent resident, which is also pending.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From The Wall Street Journal

In one case agents questioned a grandmother — a lawful permanent resident — about why she went to a casino, according to her grandson.

From Los Angeles Times

Court documents indicate he is a legal permanent resident of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

"She's a legal permanent resident and all of that, but it seems like it doesn't matter," Stewart said.

From Barron's