green card

Example Sentences

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Lau that immigration officers can now deport and deny lawful permanent residents — green card holders — entry into the country if they reasonably believe that the residents have committed a crime involving “moral turpitude.”

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026

"We're still a little scared," Aliah, who has a green card, told the BBC.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 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

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

Despite my questionable physical appearance, I charmed the immigration officer, answered a bunch of benign questions, and walked out knowing that I'd finally be getting a green card.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi