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Permanent Resident Alien

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

permanent resident alien


an alien admitted to the United States as a lawful permanent resident. Permanent residents are also commonly referred to as immigrants. Lawful permanent residents are legally accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States. They may be issued immigrant visas by the Department of State overseas or adjusted to permanent resident status by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in the United States.



Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services


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