nonimmigrant
noun
non·im·mi·grant
ˌnän-ˈi-mə-grənt 
: a person who is not an immigrant
temporary visas for nonimmigrants
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This applies to both immigrants and nonimmigrants, according to the CBO document dated Dec. 29.
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Luke Barr, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
Though there are some exceptions to these cases, PRWORA prevents nonqualified aliens such as holders of Temporary Protected Status (TPS), recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and nonimmigrants from accessing federal public housing benefits.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told Fox News Digital Stankovic has been in the U.S. since February 2011 when his nonimmigrant visa status expired.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The category includes people in the country with a nonimmigrant visa, people who have applied for asylum, people with Temporary Protected Status, those who have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and others, according to health research nonprofit KFF.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 22 Aug. 2025
Apart from immigrant visas, a variety of nonimmigrant or temporary visas are available.
—Mark Schlakman, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2025
In the proclamation, Trump said those admitted on immigrant visas obtain lawful permanent resident status, which may present national security or public safety concerns different from those posed by nonimmigrants.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 June 2025
Former President Trump has issued a travel ban on immigrants and nonimmigrants from 12 countries.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 5 June 2025
Generally, foreign nationals must first be accepted to a U.S educational institution to obtain a visa, a nonimmigrant visa for a temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence, according to Education USA.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Luke Barr, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
Though there are some exceptions to these cases, PRWORA prevents nonqualified aliens such as holders of Temporary Protected Status (TPS), recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and nonimmigrants from accessing federal public housing benefits.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told Fox News Digital Stankovic has been in the U.S. since February 2011 when his nonimmigrant visa status expired.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The category includes people in the country with a nonimmigrant visa, people who have applied for asylum, people with Temporary Protected Status, those who have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and others, according to health research nonprofit KFF.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 22 Aug. 2025
Apart from immigrant visas, a variety of nonimmigrant or temporary visas are available.
—Mark Schlakman, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2025
In the proclamation, Trump said those admitted on immigrant visas obtain lawful permanent resident status, which may present national security or public safety concerns different from those posed by nonimmigrants.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 June 2025
Former President Trump has issued a travel ban on immigrants and nonimmigrants from 12 countries.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 5 June 2025
Generally, foreign nationals must first be accepted to a U.S educational institution to obtain a visa, a nonimmigrant visa for a temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence, according to Education USA.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Nonimmigrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonimmigrant. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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