As noted above , three possible interpretations of the presence language were listed in the Corporation 's Federal Register ( 1 ) an alien must be physically present in the United States when the cause of action for which the recipient provides legal assistance arises ; ( 2 ) an alien must be physically present only when legal representation is commenced ; and ( 3 ) an alien must be physically present in the United States any time the alien is provided legal assistance from an LSC grantee .
Aliens are those people born outside the US , without citizenship .