### Question
How is the "permanent resident alien" defined?


### Answer
The term **permanent resident alien** is defined in *22 U.S.C. § 6033* as follows -

> an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the United States

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 6033*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69A-CUBAN LIBERTY AND DEMOCRATIC SOLIDARITY (LIBERTAD) > SUBCHAPTER I-STRENGTHENING INTERNATIONAL SANCTIONS AGAINST THE CASTRO GOVERNMENT**

