green card

green card

n.

An official document issued by the U.S. government to aliens, allowing them to work legally in the United States.

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[Formerly a green-colored card.]

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green card

n

1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) an official permit allowing the holder permanent residence and employment, issued to foreign nationals in the US

2. (Business / Insurance) an insurance document covering motorists against accidents abroad

3. (Social Welfare) Social welfare (in Britain) an identification card issued by the Manpower Services Commission to a disabled person, to show registration for employment purposes and eligibility for special services See also handicap register, registered disabled

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

green card - a card that identifies the bearer as an alien with permanent resident status in the United States; "he was surprised to discover that green cards are no longer green" positive identification - evidence proving that you are who you say you are; evidence establishing that you are among the group of people already known to the system; recognition by the system leads to acceptance; "a system for positive identification can prevent the use of a single identity by several people"

Translations

green card n (Brit) (Aut) → carta verde (Am) (residence permit) → permesso di soggiorno

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green card n (Brit) (Aut) → carta verde (Am) (residence permit) → permesso di soggiorno