His aunt was unable to adopt him before his 18th birthday, which also would have given him lawful status.

The law completes the process by giving these children permanent lawful resident status.

On the calendar of the Republic and early Principate, each day was marked with a letter to denote its religiously lawful status.

TPS is a temporary benefit that does not lead to lawful permanent resident status by itself or confer any other immigration status.

The Geneva Conventions do not recognize any lawful status for combatants in conflicts not involving two or more nation states.

Asylees are eligible to adjust to lawful permanent resident status after one year of continuous presence in the United States.

Not many parents with young children can wait the 16 years it takes for a home care worker to get lawful status in this country.

The majority inclined to leave untouched the lawful status of slavery, and with it the lawful power of the master to punish and restrain.

You also must submit evidence of your identity, age, and U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status.

Properly maintaining your lawful permanent resident status will allow you to continue living and working in the United States and apply for citizenship once you are eligible.