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resident alien

–noun
1. an alien who has legally established residence in the U.S.
2. an alien who has legally entered the U.S. as an immigrant with the intention of becoming a citizen.

Resident Alien

A foreigner who is a permanent resident of the country he or she resides, but does not have citizenship.

Investopedia Commentary

Resident and non-resident aliens have different filing advantages and disadvantages. For example, a resident alien can use foreign tax credits, whereas a non-resident cannot. But on the other hand, a non-resident alien pays very little US tax on their income earned outside the US.

See also: Alien, Non-Resident Alien

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