<p>One of the requirements for applicants to this program is:</p>
<p>"Pages must be citizens of the United States or subject to agreements of the Department of State"</p>
<p>Does this mean they accept permanent residents also?</p>
<p>Is a permanent resident a person who just lives here their whole life and never becomes a citizen? I sure wouldn’t want that sort of person working in my goverment off my tax dollars. Is this just another term for a Green Card holder?</p>
<p>Anyways…</p>
<p>It sounds like they would need to get approval via the State Department, at least that is how it sounds.</p>
<p>However, I find it unlikely as it would be a security risk and there is no reason why that job shouldn’t first be given to a US citizen.</p>
<p>Well, that was certainly an ignorant reply. First, permanent residency is a legal status, and residents pay all the taxes which “regular” citizens pay, including job taxes, sales taxes, home taxes and more. They are in the United States because they offer a special skill or are exceptional at their job. In other words, they are here because the US wants them here. And no, they are not security risks.</p>
<p>To answer iaahs question, permanent residents are eligible for the Senate page program, but you would need to contact your individual senator.</p>