### Question
How does IMMIGRATION define protected individual?


### Answer
Under *8 U.S.C. § 1324b*, **protected individual** is defined as:

> an individual who—


(A) is a citizen or national of the United States, or


(B) is an alien who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence, is granted the status of an alien lawfully admitted for temporary residence under section 1160(a), 1161(a),[1](#1324b_1_target) or 1255a(a)(1) of this title, is admitted as a refugee under section 1157 of this title, or is granted asylum under section 1158 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1324b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 11-NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER II-IMMIGRATION > Part VIII-General Penalty Provisions**

