- nonquota immigrant
- noun
: an immigrant not subject to the quota restrictions imposed by various United States immigration laws
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
nonquota immigrant
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nonquota immigrant — An immigrant who is the child or the spouse of a citizen of the United States; an immigrant lawfully admitted for permanent residence who is returning from a temporary visit abroad; an immigrant born in Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Haiti, Dominican… … Ballentine's law dictionary
nonquota — “+ adjective Etymology: non (I) + quota, n. 1. : not included in or subject to a quota : of or relating to a nonquota immigrant nonquota visas 2. : exceeding a quota a penalty tax on his nonquota cotton … Useful english dictionary
quota immigrant — Any immigrant who is not a nonquota immigrant. 8 USC § I 101(a)(32). See nonquota immigrant … Ballentine's law dictionary
non|quo|ta immigrant — «non KWOH tuh», an immigrant whose national or other group is not subject to a quota set by immigration law: »Nonquota immigrants are not restricted numerically, although they must meet all other standards of health, morals, literacy, and… … Useful english dictionary
Refugee Relief Act — A federal statute of 1953 authorizing the issuance of special nonquota immigrant visas in specified numbers to certain groups of aliens seeking to enter the United States as immigrants. 50 USC Appx §§ 1971 1971q … Ballentine's law dictionary
