green card

NOUN

working card

Synonyms

WEAK

pass passport permit visa

Example Sentences

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I think giving them, as well as green card holders and others with papers, a chance to participate in elections is a righteous idea.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

He was detained by immigration authorities upon his release in November 2024, and his green card was revoked after an immigration judge ordered his deportation due to his felony conviction.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

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

Soleimani Afshar became a green card holder in 2021 under the Biden administration, Bis said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

This wasn't a lie exactly, but the real reason I wasn't a citizen was that you had to have a green card for five years before you could become one.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi