green card

Example Sentences

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He was detained by immigration authorities upon his release in November 2024, and his green card was revoked after an immigration judge ordered his deportation due to his felony conviction.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Hosseiny came to the U.S. on a student visa and was also granted asylum in 2019, then got her green card in 2023, Bis said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Rubio also shared a statement on X, saying Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were "green card holders living lavishly in the United States".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Since the green card was issued, she has traveled to Iran four times, Bis said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

There was a good chance that after I'd lived with them for a few days, they would beg my parents to allow them to adopt me...and then I'd get a green card in no time.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi