Blanche v. Lau · ¶42

Lawful permanent residents (LPRs)—also known as green card holders—have special status in the U. S. immigration system. They are authorized to live and work permanently in the United States (as the name suggests), are eligible for certain federal benefits, and can contribute money to political campaigns. As relevant here, LPRs can also travel in and out of the United States more easily than other noncitizens. This is because, when an LPR returns to the United States after an international trip, border officers are required by statute to treat an LPR as already admitted unless one of six exceptions applies. See 8 U. S. C. §1101(a)(13)(C).

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