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Legal Definitions - nonresident alien
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Definition of nonresident alien
Definition: A nonresident alien is a person who is neither a resident nor a citizen of the United States.
Example: A student from Japan who is studying in the United States on a student visa is considered a nonresident alien.
This example illustrates the definition because the student is not a citizen of the United States and is only temporarily residing in the country for educational purposes.
Additional Example: A businessman from France who is visiting the United States for a conference is also considered a nonresident alien.
This example further illustrates the definition because the businessman is not a citizen of the United States and is only temporarily visiting the country for business purposes.
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Simple Definition
A nonresident alien is a person who is not a citizen or resident of the United States. They may live within the borders of the country, but they owe allegiance to a different nation. This term is used to describe individuals who were born outside of the United States, are subject to a foreign government, and have not been naturalized under U.S. law.
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