“Principal noncitizen”

This page presents an official legal definition of “Principal noncitizen” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: United States United States

This is an noncitizen who applies for immigrant status and from whom another noncitizen may derive lawful status under immigration law or regulations (usually spouses and minor unmarried children).

Source: USCIS Glossary, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services