He later immigrated to the United States and became a lawful permanent resident.

He is a lawful permanent resident who has resided in this country for the last 17 years.

All the provisions at issue apply to lawful permanent residents, admitted to the country with the right to remain and to work.

The city's suit, filed in 1997, was joined by two groups of lawful permanent residents.

He applied to become a lawful permanent resident in 2001.

And he said the bill was flawed because it provided no opportunity for them to become lawful permanent residents or citizens.

Under the program, illegal aliens may become lawful temporary residents of the United States.

Pursuing removal orders for aliens who are about to become lawful permanent residents doesn't make sense in terms of time or resources.

Every 10 years, lawful permanent residents are required to renew their green cards.

The petitioner been a lawful permanent resident for almost thirty years.