Lawful Permanent Resident
/ˈlɔː.fəl ˈpɜːr.mə.nənt ˈrɛz.ɪ.dənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A non-citizen granted authorization to live and work permanently in a country, typically under U.S. immigration law.
The lawful permanent resident applied for naturalization after five years.
Forms
- lawful permanent resident
- lawful permanent residents
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Commentary
In U.S. legal contexts, the term is often synonymous with 'green card holder' and denotes a status distinct from temporary visa holders or undocumented aliens.
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