Permanent Residency
Permanent residency refers to an individual’s legal status as a resident in a foreign country or territory where they possess the right to reside permanently, despite not being a citizen. Typically, this status is granted for an indefinite period, and a person with such legal status is known as a permanent resident. In the United States, individuals with permanent residency are commonly referred to as green card holders and formally as Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR).
The countries and territories that have some type of permanent resident status include:
