### Question
How is the term alien defined?


### Answer
The term **alien** is defined in *8 U.S.C. § 1701* as the following:

> given the term in section 1101(a)(3) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1701*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-ENHANCED BORDER SECURITY AND VISA ENTRY REFORM**

