variants
or less commonly Green Card
plural green cards also Green Cards
: an identity card attesting the permanent resident status of an immigrant, refugee, etc. in the U.S.
To become a citizen, people generally have to have a green card for several years, … pass a background check as well as English and civics tests, and take an oath.—Madeleine Ngo
The steps you must take to apply for a Green Card will vary depending on your individual situation.—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
green-card·er
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plural -s
: a foreign national with permission to work in the U.S.
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“Green card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20card. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.
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