green card
Example Sentences
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While earlier cases primarily involved ICE pursuing immigrants with final deportation orders, the arrests now involve people with expired visas but another form of legal status pending, such as a green card or asylum application.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
When a US judge ruled that Benjamin, a Nigerian green card holder married to an American citizen, was entitled to torture protections, he was looking forward to reuniting with his family.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
She was marrying Chip for a green card.
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2026
Without a permanent green card, it is harder for legal permanent residents “to work, open bank accounts, secure housing, obtain health insurance, and enroll in school,” Jackson noted.
From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026
I didn't have a green card or a boyfriend yet.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
