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smith432 · Joined: 24 May 2012 Posts: 347

A lawful permanent resident is a person who has been given permission to reside and work in a country for an extended period of time, even though that person is not a citizen of the host country. Once a person has become a lawful permanent resident, he or she is typically issued proof of that status. In some countries, such as the United States and Germany, this is known as a green card. Other countries, like Canada, refer to it as a Permanent Resident Card.

Lawful permanent resident status can be granted to a person for a variety of different reasons. Some people achieve it when family members petition the country on their behalf while other people receive it by marrying citizens of the host country. In some countries, skilled workers are offered permanent resident status in order to entice them to bring their expertise into the host country. Sometimes a country will grant the status to a person who meets the criteria for a refugee or for asylum. In other cases, a person can file on his or her own behalf.

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