RESIDENT ALIEN Definition & Meaning

resident alien

noun

Law.

an alien who has legally established residence in the United States.
an alien who has legally entered the United States as an immigrant with the intention of becoming a citizen.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of resident alien¹

First recorded in 1800–05

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“Abbott Elementary” “If you think 2025 has been a great year, stop reading now. For the rest of us, here are the comedies that deserve to be honored because they stopped us from drowning in our own tears: ‘Somebody Somewhere,’ ‘We Are Lady Parts,’ ‘Mo,’ ‘Poker Face,’ ‘Resident Alien’ and ‘Deli Boys.’

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Praising the comedy field as a much-needed respite from outside events, Lorraine Ali writes, “Here are the comedies that deserve to be honored because they stopped us from drowning in our own tears: ‘Somebody Somewhere,’ ‘We Are Lady Parts,’ ‘Mo,’ ‘Poker Face,’ ‘Resident Alien’ and ‘Deli Boys.’

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Ono was allowed to stay — and granted status as a "permanent resident alien" — so she could pursue her efforts to find her daughter.

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Sprawled on an enormous pumpkin-colored sofa in the Beachwood Canyon home he shares with his choreographer wife, Charissa, 14-year-old cockapoo Raisin and mutt Clara, 12, Tudyk reflects on his journey from live-wire child to “Resident Alien” star.

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In “Resident Alien” Season 3, which launched in February, his Harry Vanderspeigle falls in love.

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