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

Noun

an official permit allowing the holder permanent residence and employment, issued to foreign nationals in the US

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 (AUT) → carta verde

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green card green n (Aut) → carte verte;

(US) (= work permit); permis m de travail

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green card green n (Aut) → grüne (Versicherungs)karte f;

(US) → Aufenthaltserlaubnis f

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green card n (AUT) → carta verde