### Question
How is the term foreign person defined?


### Answer
The term **foreign person** is defined in *22 U.S.C. § 2778* as the following:

> any person who is not a citizen or national of the United States or lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.], and includes foreign corporations, international organizations, and foreign governments

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2778*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 39-ARMS EXPORT CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER III-MILITARY EXPORT CONTROLS**

