2006-08-03 18:18:14 · 11 answers · asked by Cleo 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
For me, the distinction is:
Illegal Immigrant - Someone who migrated here illegally. They want to live here, but snuck in, or stayed past their Visa exp date...
Illegal Alien - Someone who is here but is not trying to immigrate, and is not supposed to be here. (Works in the US, but doesn't live here)
Alien is a term used to describe someone who is, well.. alien to the land. (i.e. In America, anyone who is not American.. Not E.T.) It has nothing to do with dehumanizing anyone. Atleast in my head.
Doesn't someone have to apply for Legal Alien Status in order to immigrate here legally anyways? I dunno...
Pretty broad definitions, but it works for me.
2006-08-03 18:38:08 · answer #1 · answered by Michael 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can be used interchangeably in many cases.
Typically, the term "immigrant" refers to the act of moving from one country to another. The term "alien" describes one who is a noncitizen of the country they are a resident in.
Both terms are correct. Immigrants is often chosen, however, since the person is in the act of immigrating.
2006-08-04 01:51:16 · answer #2 · answered by C Bass 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No human being is illegal and they are not Aliens from another planet. Personally I prefer Undocumented Immigrants
2006-08-04 02:36:58 · answer #3 · answered by magdalen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aliens are an attempt to dehumanize these people....People such as myself are not comfortable using this term.
Other terms used are:
undocumented immigrant/ migrant/ worker/undocumented resident
2006-08-04 01:27:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The correct ...is Illegal alien term from INS.... anyway they are subhuman not human
2006-08-04 01:37:02 · answer #5 · answered by Americansroses 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frankly, I thought "aliens" was gaining popularity in the mainstream. Not to mention "invaders"
2006-08-04 01:23:32 · answer #6 · answered by profile image 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The terms are used interchangeably.
2006-08-04 02:23:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because when they ask on an application for public Aid. they ask if your an alien. ( They Used to).
People would ask what the fuc*--do you give aid to people from Mars??/
2006-08-04 01:27:00 · answer #8 · answered by ole_lady_93 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea, we need to use the correct term.
2006-08-04 02:58:08 · answer #9 · answered by Mona 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-04 04:53:18 · answer #10 · answered by de rak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋