What are the different types of immigration statuses?

The different types of immigration statuses include lawful permanent resident, undocumented immigrant, refugee, asylee, temporary protected status recipient, non-immigrant visa holder, and visa waiver program entrant. Lawful permanent residents, also known as green card holders, have legal permission to live and work in the United States permanently. Undocumented immigrants, on the other hand, lack legal permission to reside in the US. Refugees and asylees have been granted protection due to persecution or fear of persecution in their home country. Temporary protected status (TPS) recipients are granted temporary permission to stay in the US due to unsafe conditions in their home country. Non-immigrant visa holders and visa waiver program entrants are individuals who are allowed to enter the US for a temporary period of time for a specific purpose, such as tourism, work, or study.

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