### Question
What is the definition of nonimmigrant visa?


### Answer
The definition of **nonimmigrant visa** is as follows in *8 U.S.C. § 1101*:

> a visa properly issued to an alien as an eligible nonimmigrant by a competent officer as provided in this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

