must shot some evidence of having resided in the United States since 1982. They may work in the United States and are eligible for all federal assistance programs after five years.
Nonimmigrant (also "nonresident legal aliens"). Over 33 million people are awarded visas to enter the United States for pleasure and business. Time limits are placed on these visas, usually by stamping a passport. Additionally, students, temporary workers and trainees, transient aliens, and foreign officials are eligible for temporary visas.