“temporary resident”

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

Jurisdiction: United States United States

An alien who seeks temporary entry to the United States for a specific purpose. They must have permanent residence outside the United States (for most classes of admission) and qualify for the nonimmigrant classification they are seeking.

See nonimmigrant.

Source: USCIS Glossary (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)