- immigrant alien
- An alien entering the United States for permanent residence with the view of becoming a citizen of the United States. 8 USC §§ 1101(a)(15), 1181, 1184.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
immigrant alien
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