A visitor from Japan comes to the United States for a 2-week vacation. Which of the following best describes this person?
a. Nonimmigrant
b. Refugee
c. Legal immigrant
d. Lawful permanent resident
ANS: A
A nonimmigrant is admitted for a limited duration for a specific purpose. Refugees are people who seek protection in the United States because of fear of persecution in their homeland. Legal immigrants are people who are not citizens but are legally allowed to live and work in United States, usually because they fulfill labor demands or have family ties. Lawful permanent resident is another name for legal immigrants.
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