Whats the difference between an “immigrant” and a “non-immigrant?
An “immigrant” is an alien who is in the United States with lawful permanent resident status. These aliens are entitled to live and work in the U.S. and to file petitions to bring in other alien family members into the U.S. under certain categories. Alien spouses, parents, siblings and children can be brought into the United States through immigrant visa petitions, creating an endless chain of family “chain migration.” Aliens can also obtain immigrant status through petitions by their employers. According to the INS, a “non-immigrant” is “an alien who seeks temporary entry to the United States for a specific purpose. The alien must have a permanent residence abroad (for most classes of admission) and qualify for the nonimmigrant classification sought. The nonimmigrant classifications include: foreign government officials, visitors for business and for pleasure, aliens in transit through the United States, treaty traders and investors, students, international representatives, temporary
An “immigrant” is an alien who is in the United States with lawful permanent resident status. These aliens are entitled to live and work in the U.S. and to file petitions to bring in other alien family members into the U.S. under certain categories. Alien spouses, parents, siblings and children can be brought into the United States through immigrant visa petitions, creating an endless chain of family “chain migration.” Aliens can also obtain immigrant status through petitions by their employers. According to the INS, a “non-immigrant” is “an alien who seeks temporary entry to the United States for a specific purpose. The alien must have a permanent residence abroad (for most classes of admission) and qualify for the nonimmigrant classification sought. The nonimmigrant classifications include: foreign government officials, visitors for business and for pleasure, aliens in transit through the United States, treaty traders and investors, students, international representatives, temporary
