North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) State Practice Exam

Individuals who are present in the U.S. and have never been granted permission to enter or reside are known as?

1. Permanent residents

2. Non-Immigrant aliens

3. Illegal entrant aliens

4. Documented immigrants

The correct answer is: Illegal entrant aliens

Individuals who are present in the U.S. and have never been granted permission to enter or reside are accurately described as illegal entrant aliens. This term specifically refers to those who have entered the country without authorization or have overstayed their visa, lacking any legal status. The distinction is important as these individuals are in the U.S. unlawfully and are not entitled to the rights and protections afforded to those who have entered with proper documentation or have been granted residency. Permanent residents refer to individuals who have been granted authorization to live and work in the U.S. on a permanent basis, while non-immigrant aliens hold a temporary status, such as students or tourists. Documented immigrants are those who have the appropriate documentation to reside in the U.S. Law enforcement and immigration officials often utilize these classifications to manage and enforce immigration laws effectively.