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A quick definition of permanent resident:

A permanent resident is someone who is not a citizen of the United States but is allowed to live there permanently. They have a special card called a "green card" that lets them work, own property, and get financial help. They can also join the military and become a citizen if they meet certain requirements. However, they cannot vote in U.S. elections. There are different ways to become a permanent resident, such as through family, work, or humanitarian reasons. If a permanent resident leaves the U.S. for more than a year or commits certain crimes, they may lose their status and have to leave.

A more thorough explanation:

A permanent resident, also known as a "green card" holder, is a non-U.S. citizen who is legally allowed to live in the United States permanently. They can work, own property, receive financial assistance, and join the armed forces. However, they cannot vote in U.S. elections.

There are different ways for a person to become a permanent resident. Some examples include:

  • Family reunification: A U.S. citizen or permanent resident can sponsor their spouse, children, parents, or siblings to become permanent residents.
  • Economic: A person can become a permanent resident if they have a job offer in the U.S. or if they invest a certain amount of money in a U.S. business.
  • Humanitarian: A person can become a permanent resident if they are a refugee, seeking asylum, or a victim of human trafficking.

If a permanent resident leaves the U.S. for more than a year, they may lose their status. Additionally, if they commit certain crimes, they may be deported.

For example, Maria is a permanent resident who came to the U.S. to join her husband, who is a U.S. citizen. She is allowed to work and has started her own business. However, she cannot vote in U.S. elections. If Maria were to leave the U.S. for more than a year, she would risk losing her permanent resident status.

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Dkk
18:08
Nice, I am on bad terms with my siblings so i am getting them nothing and they should get me nothing too and I am getting my mom a gift.
18:16
I just noticed that UMich has the majority of their acceptances really early on. Does anyone know what happens to mid-November applicants? Are we just cooked?
TGM
18:23
How long can I delay sending my fall grades if they hurt my GPA? I’m still waiting on decisions and ideally I’m hoping they decide BEFORE seeing my new grades
TGM
18:27
dropped my GPA below median for a couple of schools I’m applying to, when I was above median before
Dkk
18:32
@TGM: Not long enough to get another transcript to recover.
Dkk
18:33
Honestly you could just wait until someone actually asks for your fall grades. Who knows.
Dkk
18:34
@wigwav: It looks like if below medians it will not help but If applying in November it seems you are still middle of the cycle.
18:34
@wigwav: nah
TGM
18:34
like am I expected to send it unprompted or can I wait until a school requested it
Dkk
18:35
@TGM: Expected to send it unprompted but you can wait and see.
18:36
Is your LSAT also below median?
TGM
18:37
It’s above median, but I’m applying T6 with unimpressive softs, so even with a good LSAT it’s tough
texaslawhopefully
18:38
Yeah, then I would just wait as long as you can to send it
texaslawhopefully
18:38
For like HLS at least, if you wait till J6 then you may already have a decision
TGM
18:39
@texaslawhopefully: alas, haven’t even gotten an interview (applied around thanksgiving)
18:39
Yeah I would delay as long as you have plausible deniability
TGM
18:40
I actually do have a transcript issue that registrar needs to resolve, should I say that
TGM
18:41
(Course marked as Incomplete that’s supposed to be removed)
TGM
18:41
not sure if I should email them to say that, or just hold off on sending it and not give an excuse
18:41
I think I just wouldn’t reach out and if they ask for them then say that
Dkk
18:41
@tgm Yeah sounds good, say that if they ask
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