Green Card
/ˌɡriːn ˈkɑːrd/
Definitions
- (n.) An identification card issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services that grants lawful permanent resident status to a non-citizen.
She applied for a green card to live and work permanently in the United States.
- (n.) A document evidencing lawful permanent residency in certain countries other than the United States.
He must carry his green card while traveling internationally as proof of residency.
Forms
- green card
- green cards
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Commentary
Commonly used in U.S. immigration law; colloquial term for the Form I-551 Permanent Resident Card. Precise legal documents and terminology should be used in formal drafting.
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