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Recent Examples of nonimmigrant
Federal authorities said Castaneda Negrete was admitted into the country in July 2001 on a nonimmigrant visa that was valid for no more than a year.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
This applies to both immigrants and nonimmigrants, according to the CBO document dated Dec. 29.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
The State Department has revoked more than 80,000 nonimmigrant visas so far this year, more than double the number canceled in the previous year.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 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
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
This applies to both immigrants and nonimmigrants, according to the CBO document dated Dec. 29.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
The State Department has revoked more than 80,000 nonimmigrant visas so far this year, more than double the number canceled in the previous year.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonimmigrant
Noun
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After its sidewalk-to-spire refurbishment, the 47-story structure now houses only 375 keys for hotel guests and 372 for private residents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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For many residents, the rising cost of fuel is taking a toll on everyday spending.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The story of Simba's journey from frightened young lion to king unfolds against the backdrop of a lush set that brings the Serengeti and its inhabitants to life.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
25 Mar. 2026
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In an effort to counter security concerns, Rodríguez said Venezuela now has one of the lowest homicide rates in the region, at three per 100,000 inhabitants, below the Latin American average.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Nonimmigrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonimmigrant. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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