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A noncitizen in the United States refers to any individual who is not a U.S. citizen. This includes various categories of people, such as:

  • Permanent Residents: Individuals who have been granted the right to live and work in the U.S. indefinitely, also known as green card holders.
  • Non-Immigrant Visa Holders: Individuals who are in the U.S. temporarily for specific purposes, such as tourism, education, or work (e.g., students on F-1 visas, workers on H-1B visas).
  • Undocumented Immigrants: Individuals who are in the U.S. without legal authorization, either because they entered the country illegally or overstayed their visas.
  • Asylum Seekers and Refugees: Individuals who have fled their home countries due to persecution or fear of persecution and are seeking protection in the U.S.
  • Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Holders: Individuals from countries experiencing ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary conditions, who are allowed to stay in the U.S. temporarily.

Noncitizens have different rights and responsibilities compared to U.S. citizens, and their legal status can affect their ability to work, access public benefits, and travel.


Source : Copilot, asked on January 24th, 2025. Links to other Societal architecture model elements and some modifications by the editor so as to better illustrate the relevance of the concept in public policy cycles at levels international, federal and national.