Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction refers to the authority or power that a government or legal system has to make and enforce laws within a specific territory. Nationals are individuals who are citizens or residents of a particular country, and jurisdiction determines which laws and regulations apply to them based on their location or nationality. This means that nationals […]
Non-citizen national
A non-citizen national is an individual who owes permanent allegiance to a country but is not a citizen of that country. Non-citizen nationals may have some rights and privileges of citizenship, but they are not considered full citizens and may have restrictions on their ability to participate in certain activities or receive certain benefits. This […]
American national
An “American national” is generally considered a non-statutory term that refers to individuals who are nationals but not nationals of the United States or U.S. nationals. The term can be referenced in 8 U.S. Code § 1502.
citizen of the United States
A citizen of the United States is a person who is legally recognized as a member of the country and has certain rights and responsibilities, such as the right to vote, the right to work and live in the United States, and the obligation to pay taxes. Citizenship can be obtained through birth in the […]
U.S. citizen
A U.S. citizen is a person who was born in the United States or has gone through the process of becoming a naturalized citizen. U.S. citizens have certain rights and responsibilities, including the right to vote, the right to work and live in the United States, and the obligation to pay taxes.