noun, disapproving, neologism, slang
the period for which an immigrant must stay in the new country in order to retain permanent residency or to apply for citizenship
移民監 [－－监]
Jyutping
ji4 man4 gaam1
Pinyin
yí2min jiān
Definitions (CC-CANTO)
to be restricted to remain overseas in a country for a minimum period in order to gain permanent resident citizenship status [written and colloquial]