### Question
How does the law define lawfully admitted for permanent residence?


### Answer
Under *8 CFR § 1.1*, **lawfully admitted for permanent residence** is defined as:

> the status of having been lawfully accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant in accordance with the immigration laws, such status not having changed. 

#### Citation:
  - *8 CFR § 1.1*
  - Heading: **PART 1—DEFINITIONS > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL PROVISIONS**

