Who Is an Undocumented Immigrant? - Nolo The easy definition of an undocumented immigrant is a foreign-born person who doesn't have a legal right to be or remain in the United States But that's where the easy part stops Let's look at some common questions and misconceptions about undocumented immigrants
Undocumented vs Illegal Immigrant: Understanding key differences Undocumented Immigrant: Focuses on the absence of legal documentation, without necessarily implying criminality Illegal Immigrant: Refers to someone who is in the country without legal permission, and implies a violation of immigration laws
Defining Undocumented - IMMIGRANTS RISING Who Is Included in the Term “Undocumented”? We define the term “undocumented” broadly to include all immigrants who reside in the United States without legal status
5 MYTHS ABOUT UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS - CT. gov Facts: All immigrants (legal and undocumented) pay sales, property, and consumption taxes; many undocumented immigrants also pay income taxes, even though they can’t benefit from most federal and state local assistance programs
Undocumented immigration in the United States - EBSCO Undocumented immigration (also known as illegal immigration) refers to entry into or residence in a country in circumvention of that country's immigration laws It includes both illegal border crossings and overstaying beyond the limit of a visa or other lawful means of entry