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

Estelle, who’s long held permanent resident status in the U.S., is a veteran at navigating the reentry process when she returns from visiting relatives in her native France.

From Salon • May 14, 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

As a permanent resident, Mami could easily travel back and forth between Anaheim and El Cargadero when others had to wait for years for visas or come into el Norte without papers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

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 • Mar. 9, 2026

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

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi