What is Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status?

September 3, 2019 5:52 pm

Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status is granted to immigrants who are authorized by the US government to live, study and work in the United States long-term. A Green Card is issued to an immigrant to carry as official proof of being a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) of the United States. There are five Employment-Based US immigration programs that grant LPR status and a Green Card to qualified foreign workers and their eligible family members.