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The days when his wife, who entered the US illegally 26 years ago and has started the process of applying for a green card, would attend Bible study, go grocery shopping and drop off or pick up their children from school feel long gone, the father and husband said.—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026 By law, a refugee has to wait a year before applying for a green card that confers permanent residency.—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026 Godfrey Wade immigrated legally to the United States as a minor and lived in metro Atlanta for decades as a green card holder, or lawful permanent resident.—Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 14 Feb. 2026 Uruguayan center back Maxi Falcon, who did participate in practice Wednesday, is also finalizing his green card paperwork.—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for green card