LPR (Lawful Permanent Resident)

A foreign national who has been granted authorization to live and work permanently in the United States, commonly known as a green card holder. LPR status is obtained through family-based, employment-based, or diversity visa petitions. For F-1 students, the typical path is employer-sponsored (EB category) through PERM labor certification, I-140 petition, and I-485 adjustment.