Undocumented immigrant
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-005046
A foreign national who resides in a country without the legal permission of that country's government. This status can arise from entering the country without inspection and authorization by immigration officials or by overstaying the period of a legally issued visa. Such individuals lack the documentation required to legally reside, work, or access certain government services, distinguishing them from lawful permanent residents or visa holders.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-005046 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A foreign national who resides in a country without the legal permission of that country's government. This status can arise from entering the country without inspection and authorization by immigration officials or by overstaying the period of a legally issued visa. Such individuals lack the documentation required to legally reside, work, or access certain government services, distinguishing them from lawful permanent residents or visa holders.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/undocumented-immigrant/"
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