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An undocumented immigrant in the United States is a foreign-born individual who does not have legal authorization to be or remain in the country. He or she enjoys the rights and responsibilities of a non-citizen.

The being undocumented of the immigrant can be due to one of these life events in their journey:

• Entered Without Inspection (EWI): Individuals who crossed the border without presenting themselves for inspection at an official checkpoint.
• Overstayed Visa: Individuals who entered the U.S. legally with a visa but remained in the country after their visa expired.
• Expired Legal Status: Individuals who previously had legal status, such as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), but whose status has expired.

Undocumented immigrants are often referred to as "unauthorized immigrants" or "illegal aliens," though the latter term is considered outdated and offensive.

The current administration has taken a broad approach to deportation, targeting various groups of undocumented immigrants. Key targets include:

• Criminal Offenders: Undocumented immigrants with criminal convictions are a primary focus.
• Recent Arrivals: Those who have been in the U.S. for less than two years and cannot prove continuous presence3.
• Parolees: Immigrants who were granted temporary legal status under the Biden administration's parole programs4.
• Individuals with Deportation Orders: Those who have already been ordered to leave the country by an immigration judge.

The administration's policies aim to expedite the removal process and expand the scope of deportations

Source : Copilot, asked on January 25th, 2025. Citing

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