### Question
How does UNITED STATES CITIZENS OF JAPANESE ANCESTRY AND RESIDENT JAPANESE ALIENS define permanent resident alien?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 4218*, **permanent resident alien** is defined as:

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

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 4218*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 52-RESTITUTION FOR WORLD WAR II INTERNMENT OF JAPANESE-AMERICANS AND ALEUTS > SUBCHAPTER I-UNITED STATES CITIZENS OF JAPANESE ANCESTRY AND RESIDENT JAPANESE ALIENS**

