work permit

noun

: an official document that shows that a person is allowed to work

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Through his girlfriend, Ruslan quickly provided the authorities with his documents – the parole, which was valid for three more months, as well as a work permit. Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026 The Wednesday order comes after the government revoked Bojovic’s work permit in January, and after he was subsequently let go from the Hanover Park Police Department, village officials confirmed to the Tribune. Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026 However, the cash, his nail gun and work permit are gone. Conor Wight, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026 The regulation also would extend the time asylum seekers must wait before becoming eligible to apply for a work permit, lengthening the period from 150 days to 365 days. Andrea Castillo Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for work permit

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“Work permit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20permit. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.

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