In the US, a legal document which allows an immigrant to become a permanent resident, to work legally and to become eligible for citizenship.

The well-known term for an Alien Registration Card (ARC). This plastic photo identification card is given to people who are legal permanent residents of the United States. It serves as a U.S. entry do [..]

n. [after the `IBM System/360 Reference Data' card] This is used for any summary of an assembly language, even if the color is not green. Less frequently used now because of the decrease in the u [..]

[from the fact that it was formerly colored green] : an identity card attesting the permanent resident status of an alien in the U.S.

Permanent Resident Card, Form I-551 (formerly called Alien Registration Card, also known as green card),

See Permanent Resident Card.

A green card is a term used for the alien registration card that is carried by permanent resident aliens in the United States. Permanent resident status is a first step in becoming a naturalized citiz [..]

To work in the United States, you need a Green Card. There are four stages that take five or more years: apply for US citizenship accepted Green Card holder US CitizenSo, someone with a Green Card, is [..]

A federally issued immigrant registration card indicating that the cardholder has been granted permanent residence status. The card allows an alien to work legally, travel abroad, and become eligible for citizenship. Green card recipients are taxed in the same manner as U.S. citizens, even if the individual lives abroad. Green-card holders much fil [..]

An identity card attesting the permanent resident status of an alien in the U.S. Originally, the form was printed on green paper.

This is the informal term for “an alien registration card” or Form I-551. It is proof that its holder has legal permanent resident status.

A Green card is evidence that you've the minimum insurance cover needed under the law of the country you're visiting. A Green card isn't needed for European travel, because minimum legal cover is automatically included in UK policies.

is an internationally recognised certificate of insurance that states that an insurance policy is in force and that it complies with at least the minimum legal motor insurance requirement in nations t [..]

A card given to lawful permanent residents (LPR) of the U.S. The card serves as an entry document, enabling lawful permanent residents to return to the U.S. from abroad. It is also a generally-accepte [..]

The green card is a slang term for the alien registration card issued to a permanent resident (immigrant). The card includes the individual's photograph, fingerprint and signature.

The Green Card scheme was a temporary Federal Government measure initiated in 2000 to reduce the shortage of IT specialists. Two ordinances allowed IT specialists from outside the European Economic Area to work in Germany for up to five years. The prerequisite for such work permits was a degree in information and communications technology from a un [..]

Permanent Resident Card, Form I-551 (formerly called Alien Registration Card, also known as green card), is a wallet-sized card showing that the person is a lawful permanent resident (immigrant) in th [..]

The informal name for the card issued as proof of registration as a legal permanent resident of the United States, the Form I-551. "Having a green card" or "getting a green card" a [..]

The popular name for the Alien Registration Receipt Card, which is given to individuals who become legal permanent residents of the United States.  While the card was once green, it is presently pink.  The card serves as an entry document, enabling permanent residents to return to the United States after temporary absences.  The card and the benefi [..]

A green card is the documentation offered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) which authorizes a permanent resident to work and live in the United States. To become a permanent resident of the United States individuals may be sponsored by a United States employer or by a member of their family. Other individuals may become resi [..]

A wallet-sized card showing that the person is a lawful permanent resident (immigrant) in the U.S. It is also known as a permanent resident card (PRC), an alien registration receipt card and I-551. It [..]

A Green Card is an evidence of lawful permanent resident, allowing its holder to live and work anywhere in the U.S., leave and re-enter the U.S. at any time, and the opportunity to become a U.S. citiz [..]

is a popular term used to describe the Alien Registration Receipt Card, a card that proves one is a United States Permanent Resident. The green card (actually pink) allows you to re-enter the U.S. without a visa, work without a work permit, and allows you to permanently reside in the U.S. unless you abandon your U.S. residence or commit certain typ [..]

Slang term used to describe a wallet-sized card showing that the person is a lawful permanent resident (immigrant) in the United States. It is also known as a permanent resident card (PRC), an alien registration receipt card and I-551.

An identification card with photo, fingerprint, signature and personal data issued by the U.S. Customs and Immigration Services for legal permanent resident immigrants. The card used to be green. As o [..]

Qualification test held by certain clubs with a certificate attesting to appropriate behavior and skill. The card gives beginners access to the main course.

A popular name for an identity card (visa) issued by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service entitling a foreign national to enter and reside in the United States as a permanent resident.