### Question
How is the "lawfully admitted for permanent residence" defined?


### Answer
The term **lawfully admitted for permanent residence** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 2523* as follows -

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

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 2523*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 119-WIRE AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS INTERCEPTION AND INTERCEPTION OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS**

