### Question
How does the law define nonimmigrant alien?


### Answer
Under *8 U.S.C. § 1771*, **nonimmigrant alien** is defined as:

> an alien described in section 1101(a)(15) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1771*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-ENHANCED BORDER SECURITY AND VISA ENTRY REFORM > SUBCHAPTER VI-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

