Parolees (or persons enjoying "temporary protected status"). These are persons admitted
to the United States for humanitarian or medical reasons or whose countries are
faced with natural or man-made disasters.
. Legalized alieru (also called "amnesry aliens"). These formedy illegal aliens were given
legal status (amnesty) under the Immigration Reform and Control Act oF 1986. To
quatify, they must show some evidence of having resided in the United States since
i9SZ. Th.y may work in the United States and are eligible for all Gderal assistance programs
after five years.
. Nonirnmigrants (also "nonresident legal aliens"). Over 33 million people are lwalded
visas to enter the United States for pleasure and business. Time limits are placed on
these visas, usually by stamping a passport. AdditionallS studens, temporary workers
and rrainees, rransient aliens, and foreign oFficials are eligible for temporary visas.