Meaning of landed immigrant | Babel Free

Definitions

A person who is not a citizen of Canada but who has been legally admitted to Canada as a permanent resident.

Canada, dated

Examples

“The immigration department said today that Ivor Hughes, 35-year-old wartime Royal Navy deserter, has been granted permission to live in Canada as a landed immigrant.”

“Canada granted landed-immigrant status to 222876 persons last year, the highest total since 1957.”

“Jeff Goldfeder, an American who has been a landed immigrant in Canada for more than 20 years, said he couldn't think of a more enjoyable way to celebrate the day with his family.”

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