green card
US /ˈɡriːn kɑːrd/
UK /ˈɡriːn kɑːrd/

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a permit allowing a foreign national to live and work permanently in the US
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She finally received her green card after years of waiting.
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Applying for a green card can be a complex process.
a permit allowing a foreign national to live and work permanently in the US