green card

Example Sentences

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Joel feared he would be detained and deported even though he had a pending immigration case as he sought to obtain a green card.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

District Judge John McConnell said the restrictions on processing of asylum, work permit, green card and citizen applications from nationals of 39 African, Asian, Latin American and Middle Eastern countries were unlawful.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“People are asking me, ‘Can we still apply?,’ and I think the most important thing is, yes, people can still apply for a green card within the United States if they’re eligible.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

No. The adjustment of status process only concerns an initial application for a green card.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Even after the relief of getting a green card or becoming an American citizen, it’s easy to channel my days as an “illegal alien” and feel the anxiety all over again.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi