permanent resident

noun

1. an immigrant who has been given official residential status, often prior to being granted citizenship

Example Sentences

Dapcevic said Trump’s election has forced him to begin thinking about moving to another country, which would mean leaving behind his mother, a permanent resident, and brother, a U.S. citizen.

From Los Angeles Times

Robert Soutar, 76, of Fullerton, is a legal permanent resident of the United States, but because he is not a citizen, he is ineligible to vote.

From Los Angeles Times

To apply, someone has to have been a lawful permanent resident for five years; married to a US citizen and a lawful permanent resident for three years; or be a member of the military.

From BBC

Now, I was finally a permanent resident and I felt it was a relief.

From BBC

Since Trudeau was elected in 2015, his government has raised annual permanent resident targets from 272,000 to 485,000 this year.

From BBC