permanent resident
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Being a green card holder, or lawful permanent resident, allows a person to live and work permanently in the US.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
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
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
"She's a legal permanent resident and all of that, but it seems like it doesn't matter," Stewart said.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
And thus becoming a permanent resident marked the beginning of our next chapter of waiting.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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