permanent resident
noun /ˌpɜːmənənt ˈrezɪdənt/
/ˌpɜːrmənənt ˈrezɪdənt/
- a person who has been given the right to live and work in a country for as long as they want (but is not a citizen with the right to vote, etc.)
- A worker on a temporary visa is not eligible for the benefits accessible to permanent residents.