### Question
How does the law define qualified expatriate?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 18014*, **qualified expatriate** is defined as:

> a primary insured, or individual otherwise described in subparagraph (C)—


(A)(i) whose skills, qualifications, job duties, or expertise is of a type that has caused his or her employer to transfer or assign him or her to the United States for a specific and temporary purpose or assignment tied to his or her employment

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18014*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 157-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER II-OTHER PROVISIONS**

