The term ‘Alien’ is generally associated with extraterrestrial beings on spaceships in outer space. In the legal aspect though, it refers to a foreign-born resident who is not a citizen by virtue of parentage or naturalization and who is still a citizen or subject of another country. It essentially means those who live in a state other than those of which they are nationals. The presence of such people in other states is legally termed as ‘aliens’. There are several variations to the term ‘alien’ that are as follows –

Aliens – Admission, Expulsion And Rights Under International Law

INTRODUCTION The term ‘Alien’ is generally associated with extraterrestrial beings on spaceships in outer space. […]