resident alien
noun
an alien who has legally established residence in the U.S.
an alien who has legally entered the U.S. as an immigrant with the intention of becoming a citizen.
Nearby words
reside, residence, residence time, residency, resident, resident alien, resident commissioner, residential, residential care, residential school, residentially
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