A person whose application for lawful temporary residentA person whose permanent home is in the commonwealth and who lives there voluntarily and not temporarily for a reason such as a vacation, a visit, or education. status has been accepted by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)The name of the former federal agency in the Department of Justice that was responsible for the administration and enforcement of the U.S. immigration laws. See United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)..