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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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District Judge John McConnell said the restrictions on processing of asylum, work permit, green card and citizen applications from nationals of 39 African, Asian, Latin American and Middle Eastern countries were unlawful.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The forum featured Santa Ana Police Chief Robert Rodriguez, who testified that he had been forced to fire a police officer because their work permit renewal was not processed on time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Canada still offers a post-graduation work permit of up to three years, a key draw.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Rodriguez, who has lived in the United States for about five years, has a valid work permit and has been pursuing legal residency through her marriage to a U.S. citizen.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

But the Gestapo would not give Haupt a work permit.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

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