permanent resident
Britishnoun
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Domínguez said she’s been a lawful permanent resident since the late 1980s, and that she applied for U.S. citizenship earlier this year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
Now a permanent resident, he has become a firm favourite with customers.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
The Permanent Labor Certification program allows employers to sponsor workers for permanent resident status.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Lau and require border officers interviewing green-card holders to have clear and convincing evidence of a crime before putting their legal permanent resident status in jeopardy.
From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2026
The financial benefits of becoming a permanent resident would also finally ease the burden of college tuition on my parents.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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