permanent resident

British  

noun

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

---

Example Sentences

He was a permanent resident at the time, after moving from Guatemala at a young age, and was advised by his attorney to plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle, to avoid possible deportation, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Rodriguez married a U.S. citizen last month and filed for permission to adjust her status to that of lawful permanent resident, which is also pending.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2006, he became a lawful permanent resident through marriage to an American citizen.

From The Wall Street Journal

In one case agents questioned a grandmother — a lawful permanent resident — about why she went to a casino, according to her grandson.

From Los Angeles Times

Court documents indicate he is a legal permanent resident of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal