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


### Answer
The term **alien** is defined in *46 U.S.C. § 70105* as follows -

> given the term in section 101(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(3)).

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 70105*
  - Heading: **Subtitle VII-Security and Drug Enforcement > CHAPTER 701-PORT SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL**

