nonimmigrant
/ˌnɑnˈɪmɪɡrənt/
noun
- A person who is in a country temporarily for a specific purpose, such as tourism, business, study, or work, and does not intend to settle there permanently.
- The embassy processes visa applications for both immigrants and nonimmigrants.
- As a nonimmigrant, he had to renew his work permit every two years.
- She entered the United States as a nonimmigrant on a student visa.
adjective
- Relating to or denoting a person who is in a country temporarily without the intention of permanent residence.
- He applied for a nonimmigrant status to attend the conference.
- The nonimmigrant visa category includes tourists and business travelers.
- Nonimmigrant workers must follow specific rules about their employment.