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Definition of nonimmigrant

nonimmigrant

/ˌnɑːnˈɪm.ɪ.ɡrənt/
(UK: non-immigrant)
non · im · mi · grant
Plural:nonimmigrants
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• adjective

1

Relating to or designating a foreign national who enters a country temporarily for a specific purpose, such as tourism, study, or temporary work, rather than for permanent residence.

Example

"She applied for a nonimmigrant visa to attend a four-year university program in the United States."

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• noun

1

A foreign national who is legally admitted into a country for a temporary stay and has no intention of establishing permanent residence.

Example

"As a nonimmigrant on a student visa, he was required to maintain a full course load throughout the semester."

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• Rhymes for nonimmigrant

• Nearby Words

nonideal
nonideally
nonidentical
nonimmigrant
nonimmunized
nonincumbent
nonindependent

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonimmigrant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonimmigrant
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