32 CFR § 1602.3Chapter XVI
§ 1602.3 Aliens and nationals.
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alien(a) The term means any person who is not a citizen or national of the United States.
national of the United States(b) The term means:
(1) A citizen of the United States, or
(2) A person, though not a citizen of the United States, who owes allegiance to the United States.
eCFR data current as of: June 10, 2026
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