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work permit

American  

noun

work permits plural
  1. an official document issued by the government which authorizes a person to work.


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It is worth noting that Ndukwe, who was impressive against Sunderland, must go out on loan this year as he does not yet meet the criteria for a UK work permit.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

His family said he had applied for a work permit and was on his way toward finally obtaining legal status.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

"How quickly can I get immigrants and refugees to the stage where they can obtain a work permit and a residence permit? In Germany, that still takes far too long," he said.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

If he had applied to obtain a new work permit before the return of the documents, he might have been waiting for months before that permit would be issued, if at all.

From Salon Mar. 4, 2026

It contained her new driver’s license, social security card, work permit, and all the cash she had.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

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