transit alien
- An individual from a foreign country passing through the US without settling, which can include persons sanctioned to travel to the United Nations Headquarters District or foreign dignitaries and their families
- The diplomat functioned as a transit alien, only stopping in the United States for a short while before continuing to his destination.
- The individual was identified as a transit alien due to their purpose of passing through the United States to reach the United Nations.
- Despite not having a visa, she was permitted entry as a transit alien as she was only transiting through the country.
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