USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -alien, in national and international law, a foreign-born resident who is not a citizen by virtue of parentage or naturalization and who is still a citizen or subject of another country.

Detailed explanation-2: -Naturalization occurs when an alien applies for citizenship. They must prove a series of eligibility requirements in order for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to certify the naturalization request.

Detailed explanation-3: -A resident alien for tax purposes is a person who is a U.S. citizen or a foreign national who meets either the “green card” or “substantial presence” test as described in IRS Publication 519, U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens.

Detailed explanation-4: -Citizens are permanent residents of their state. Aliens are temporary residents.

Detailed explanation-5: -A stateless person is someone who, under national laws, does not enjoy citizenship – the legal bond between a government and an individual – in any country.