luk6 kaat1綠卡绿卡
Jyutpingluk6 kaat1
Yaleluhk kāat
Definition
Green card; the identity card for permanent residents of the United States.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the United States permanent resident card. While other countries have similar residency permits, this term is almost exclusively reserved for the American document. It is frequently used in discussions about immigration plans or long term relocation to the United States.
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After he got his green card, he moved to the US to live.
Are you planning to apply for a green card to emigrate?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general residency permits for other countries, which are usually referred to as 居留權 or 居留證. Using 綠卡 for non US documents will cause confusion.
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