special immigrant
- A person who can apply for a U.S. green card based on certain specific laws, often including religious workers, ex-U.S. government employees, and long-practicing foreign doctors
- After ten years of service, the embassy worker could apply for a green card as a special immigrant.
- The church has sponsored several special immigrants to help with their pastoral needs.
- The seasoned physician from another country chose to pursue a new life in the U.S. as a special immigrant.
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