Alien
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-000461
A person who is not a citizen or national of the country in which they reside. This status can be further categorized as resident alien, non-resident alien, or undocumented alien, each with different legal rights and obligations. Immigration laws govern the entry, stay, and departure of aliens from a sovereign territory.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-000461 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
Record as JSON
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