work permit

noun

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

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This assumes, of course, that a work permit eventually comes through. E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 20 June 2026 To complicate the initial adjustment, Wilson was not able to feature in a matchday squad for a further two weeks due to work permit delays. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 10 June 2026 The forum featured Santa Ana Police Chief Robert Rodriguez, who testified that he had been forced to fire a police officer because their work permit renewal was not processed on time. Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026 Every two years, like other DACA recipients, Diana would submit an application to renew her DACA and work permit. Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 19 May 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 22 Jun. 2026.

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