8 CFR 236.11 : Aliens And Nationality (§ 1.1 To Parts 1338-1399) — (§ 1.1 To Parts 1338-1399) — Department Of Homeland Security (§ 1.1 To Parts 393-499) — Immigration Regulations (§ 100.1 To § 299.5) — Apprehension And Detention Of Inadmissible And Deportable Aliens; Removal Of Aliens Ordered Removed (§ 236.1 To § 236.18) — Family Unity Program (§ 236.10 To § 236.18) — Definitions.

In this subpart, the term:

Eligible immigrant means a qualified immigrant who is the spouse or unmarried child of a legalized alien.

For purposes of §§ 236.10 to 236.18 only, Legalized alien means an alien who:

(1) Is a temporary or permanent resident under section 210 or 245A of the Act;

(2) Is a permanent resident under section 202 of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Cuban/Haitian Adjustment); or

(3) Is a naturalized U.S. citizen who was a permanent resident under section 210 or 245A of the Act or section 202 of the Immigrant Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) (Cuban/Haitian Adjustment), and maintained such a status until his or her naturalization.