immigrant An alien who has been granted permanent residency status by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

An alien who has been granted permanent residency status by the United States Citizenship The state of being vested with the rights, privileges, and duties of a citizen of the United States of America. A person who claims to be a U.S. citizen must provide verification of citizenship. and Immigration Services (USCIS United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.).