### Question
How is the term unaccompanied alien child defined?


### Answer
The term **unaccompanied alien child** is defined in *6 U.S.C. § 279* as the following:

> a child who—


(A) has no lawful immigration status in the United States

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 279*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER IV-DIRECTORATE OF BORDER AND TRANSPORTATION SECURITY > Part E-Citizenship and Immigration Services**

