permanent

Example Sentences

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She said Sodais had technically entered the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident, and his green card should arrive in the mail within a few months.

From Los Angeles Times

The gold card currently remains an addition to the EB-5 program, a lengthier process for receiving permanent residency that requires an investment of at least $800,000 in a project that spurs economic development.

From Barron's

It's unclear at this point whether the rise in numbers is permanent or cyclical, which would mean octopus numbers returning to more typical levels after this year's bloom.

From BBC

The 2028 Games will have no permanent venue construction, but the planning agency notes that transportation infrastructure built to support the Games could benefit the region for decades in the future.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, state health worker unions want the state to increase salaries and benefits, to make permanent positions more attractive to candidates rather than spending it on highly paid contract workers.

From Los Angeles Times