green card

noun

: an identity card attesting the permanent resident status of an alien in the U.S.
green-carder noun

Examples of green card in a Sentence

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Second, if denials of H-1B petitions increase, individuals waiting for green cards may be forced to leave the United States. Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 Religious workers use a special category for green cards called EB-4. Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024 Those who share our national values should have a green card attached to each of their diplomas. Gary Shapiro, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024 People like me who didn't have a green card had a very, very tough go of it. Alana Semuels, TIME, 15 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for green card 

Word History

Etymology

from the fact that it was formerly colored green

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of green card was in 1956

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“Green card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20card. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

green card

noun
: an identity card attesting the permanent resident status of an alien in the U.S.
Etymology

from the fact that it was formerly colored green

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