permanent resident
[/ˈpɜːrmənənt ˈrezɪdənt/]
nounpl: permanent residents
residente permanente
1. A foreign national who has been granted the right to reside permanently in a country without being a citizen, typically with certain legal rights and obligations
She obtained permanent resident status after living in the United States for five years.
Ela obteve o status de residente permanente depois de viver nos Estados Unidos por cinco anos.
2. A person who holds a valid permanent residence permit or green card in the United States
As a permanent resident, he can work and live in the country but cannot vote in federal elections.
Como residente permanente, ele pode trabalhar e viver no país, mas não pode votar em eleições federais.
3. An individual with long-term legal resident status in a country, with rights to employment and social benefits
Permanent residents are entitled to most of the same protections as citizens under the law.
Os residentes permanentes têm direito à maioria das mesmas proteções que os cidadãos sob a lei.
In the United States, 'permanent resident' is a formal immigration category established by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The term is often used interchangeably with 'green card holder,' referring to the physical green card document. In Brazil and Portugal, 'residente permanente' is used in official immigration contexts but is less commonly discussed in everyday conversation due to different immigration patterns. The status grants significant rights but falls short of citizenship, as permanent residents cannot vote in federal elections or hold certain government positions.
NYC Slang
green card holder; PR
Related Idioms & Phrases
hold permanent resident status
obtain permanent residency
apply for permanent residence
granted permanent resident status
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