### Question
How does IMMIGRATION define alien son or daughter?


### Answer
Under *8 U.S.C. § 1186a*, **alien son or daughter** is defined as:

> an alien who obtains the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (whether on a conditional basis or otherwise) by virtue of being the son or daughter of an individual through a qualifying marriage

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1186a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER II-IMMIGRATION > Part II-Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens**

