nonimmigrant

nonimmigrant
A person who enters the United States with the intent to spend some time therein but without any idea of becoming a citizen. An alien coming into the country in a status distinct from that of an immigrant, such as that of a student, crewman of a foreign vessel, accredited representative of a foreign government, etc. 8 USC § 1101(15).

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