prisoner visa

noun

A residency visa that does not permit the bearer to find employment, especially as the spouse of someone with a work visa.

Meanings

nounprisoner visa (plural prisoner visas)

plural prisoner visas

  1. humorousA residency visa that does not permit the bearer to find employment, especially as the spouse of someone with a work visa.
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APA

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Chicago

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