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Trump to revoke legal status for 240,000 Ukrainians as US steps up deportations (www.reuters.com)
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[–] 6 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Lol no. Every immigrant except green card holders and naturalised citizens are temporary. That would be like saying wet water each time.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Even green cards can be revoked. I know someone who got their US citizenship when Trump got into office the first time because he was worried something might happen to his green card.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    It can be revoked, but the the official name of the card is a "permanent resident card" because holders have the status of "permanent resident." Calling them temporary wouldn't really clarify anything.

    Strictly speaking, even citizenship can be revoked; there's a difference in the legal term permanent as it applies to residency and the common definition of the word.

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