green card

Example Sentences

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Mafi, an Iranian immigrant who got a green card in 2016, is alleged to have skirted American sanctions to shepherd munitions between the Iranian regime and its patron.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

He was detained by immigration authorities upon his release in November 2024, and his green card was revoked after an immigration judge ordered his deportation due to his felony conviction.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Since the green card was issued, she has traveled to Iran four times, Bis said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

One plaintiff who sued, according to a court filing last year, is a Taiwanese woman with a student visa who had lived in the U.S. for 12 years and was applying for a green card.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

He pulled the first green card from the deck.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein