green card

NOUN

working card

Synonyms

WEAK

pass passport permit visa

Example Sentences

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The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in New York ruled for a pair of green card holders who faced deportation to the Dominican Republic and Jamaica.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

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

“People are asking me, ‘Can we still apply?,’ and I think the most important thing is, yes, people can still apply for a green card within the United States if they’re eligible.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Several lawyers also reported hearing of green card interviews that proceeded as normal this week, without mention of the new policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

At the end of August, Mala’s passport and green card were ready.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri